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●strike while the iron is ˈhot(saying) to make use of an opportunity immediately 趁热打铁 ORIGIN This expression refers to a blacksmith making a shoe for a horse. He has to strike/hammer the iron while it is hot enough to bend into the shape of the shoe. 原意是指打马掌的铁匠必须趁热打铁才能将其弯成马蹄形。 See also hot |