Strike while the iron is hot中文含義：趁熱打鐵。例如When you find an opportunity，you should strike while the iron is hot.當機會上門，你就應該趁熱打鐵。
這個說法可追溯至16世紀，當時鐵匠這個行業非常普遍，而且是冶火鑄鐵。鐵匠總是趁火燒得正旺時打鐵，因為鐵的溫度低時無法塑形。這個說法的概念是指如果你讓好機會等得太久，可能就會錯失良機，所以一有機會，就應立即把握。
看看老外聊天時怎麼用：
Joy:Have you spotted any good opportunities on the Internet for jobs？
你在網上找到好的工作機會了嗎？
Vince:l saw one that I might apply for.
我看到一個也許可以去應徵。
Joy:What are you waiting for？Do it now.
那還等什麼？現在就去。
Vince：suppose you're right；it's best to strike while the iron's hot.
我想你說得對，要趁熱打鐵。
例句精選：
You should strike while the iron is hot.
你要打鐵趁熱，趁機行事。
If I were you, I'd strike while the iron is hot.
如果我是你，我就會打鐵趁熱。
From now on, I will strike while the iron is hot to further my English study.
今後我會趁熱打鐵，將英語學習進行到底。
If you want to get a higher degree, you should strike while the iron is hot.
假如你想取得高學位，就應該趁熱打鐵。