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Definition & Meaning of "[make] hay while the sun [shine]"

to make hay while the sun shine
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to take advantage of a favorable opportunity or circumstance while it is available, rather than waiting or procrastinating

to [make] hay while the sun [shine] definition and meaning

The idiom "make hay while the sun shines" has agricultural origins and is believed to have been in use since the 1500s. The idiom encourages people to take advantage of favorable conditions to accomplish tasks or goals while they can, as those conditions may not last indefinitely. The usage of the idiom has since expanded beyond agriculture and can now refer to any situation where someone should take advantage of a fleeting opportunity or favorable circumstances.

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I had some free time in class, so I made hay while the sun shone and did the extra assignment.
Kim Kardashian makes hay while the sun shines by promoting three products all at once.
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