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11make hay while the sun shines — 1546 J. HEYWOOD Dialogue of Proverbs I. iii. A4 Whan the sunne shynth make hey. 1583 B. MELBANCKE Philotimus 24 Yt is well therefore to make hay while the sunne shines. 1835 J. CARLYLE Letters & Memorials (1883) 1.21 ‘It is good to make hay while …
12make hay while the sun shines — This expression is used as an encouragement to take advantage of a good situation which may not last. Successful athletes are advised to make hay while the sun shines …
13make hay while the sun shines — work while the weather is good, work while we have time and helpers There s a demand for our product, and we have a large stock. Let s make hay while the sun shines! …
14make hay while the sun shines — do something at the right time, not wait too long You should make hay while the sun shines and paint the house while the weather is good …
15make hay while the sun shines — to do something while the situation or conditions are right. I ve got a few hours to finish the housework before the kids come home so I might as well make hay while the sun shines …
16make hay — verb a) (literal meaning) to cut grass to turn into hay for animal feed b) to take advantage of an opportunity …
17make hay of — phrasal : to throw into disorder : demolish, overthrow new evidence makes hay of the accepted theory …
18make hay — phrasal to make use of a situation or circumstance especially in order to gain an advantage …
19make hay while the sun shines — {v. phr.} To do something at the right time; not wait too long. * /Dick had a free hour so he made hay while the sun shone and got his lesson for the next day./ Compare: MAKE THE MOST OF …
20make hay while the sun shines — {v. phr.} To do something at the right time; not wait too long. * /Dick had a free hour so he made hay while the sun shone and got his lesson for the next day./ Compare: MAKE THE MOST OF …