to make hay
01
to make the best use of a situation or opportunity for personal gain or advantage
Idiom
例子
Amid the chaos, the clever entrepreneur knew how to make hay and turned it into a profitable business venture.
The wise politician seized the public's support to make hay and advance important policies.
02
to prepare and store grass as food for animals by cutting and drying it
Collocation例子
During the summer, farmers make hay in the fields to ensure a winter supply for their livestock.
The agricultural workers spent the day making hay, using scythes to cut the grass and letting it dry in the sun.
