| 释义 |
● strike while the iron is ˈhot (saying ) to make use of an opportunity immediately 趁热打铁ORIGINThis 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 |