How to pronounce “strike while the iron is hot”

Meaning

• [Verb]
• (metallurgy, blacksmithing, literally) To strike a hot piece of metal, especially iron, with a mallet or other tool before it cools, while it is still hot enough to be shaped.
• (idiomatic) To act on an opportunity promptly while favorable conditions exist; to avoid waiting.

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