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to make hay
01
to make the best use of a situation or opportunity for personal gain or advantage
Idiom
Example
Amid the chaos, the clever entrepreneur knew how to make hay and turned it into a profitable business venture.
The agricultural workers spent the day making hay, using scythes to cut the grass and letting it dry in the sun.
The barn was filled with the earthy scent of recently made hay, stacked neatly for the cattle.
02
to prepare and store grass as food for animals by cutting and drying it
CollocationExample
As the weather forecast predicted clear skies, the farmers decided it was an ideal time to make hay.
I had some free time in class, so I made hay while the sun shone and did the extra assignment.
Amid the chaos, the clever entrepreneur knew how to make hay and turned it into a profitable business venture.
Example
Amid the chaos, the clever entrepreneur knew how to make hay and turned it into a profitable business venture.
The agricultural workers spent the day making hay, using scythes to cut the grass and letting it dry in the sun.
The barn was filled with the earthy scent of recently made hay, stacked neatly for the cattle.
In times of uncertainty, successful individuals find ways to make hay by adapting and thriving in changing circumstances.
The team made hay when the market conditions were favorable.
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