Quote
1. Quote - Listen to the quote and guess what the slang means.
“It’s hard, you know. There’s a part of you that feels it’s
such an uncertain business, and I spent so much time
struggling to get a job. There’s definitely an instinct to
strike while the iron is hot.”
Definition
1. Definition - Study the definition.
take action when an opportunity is presented
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2. Use - Learn how the slang is used.
“I heard they were selling plane tickets to Paris for only
*$300 bucks! We better get down to the travel agent
and strike while the iron is hot*.” You should use this phrase when talking about a very
special opportunity.
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Examples
1. Examples - Hear some example sentences.
Winners
1. Winners - See who guessed the slang definition correctly.
“To take care of a matter before it becomes too late. To act in proper time and at the right moment.”
by Ico Neev (Sofia, Bulgaria)
“It means don’t postpone anything. If you can do something right away, you should do it now, don’t put it off for tomorrow. In other words, don’t be a procrastinator.”
by Oleg K
“Take the advantage and do it as quick as possible.”
by Zhixun Lin (Guangzhou, China)