English-Finnish translations for strike while the iron is hot

takoa kun rauta on kuumaaTästä syystä on tärkeää, että myös ehdokasvaltiot muistavat takoa kun rauta on kuumaa, tai muuten jäsen Titleyn ennustus voi toteutua. It is important, therefore, that the applicant countries, too, remember to strike while the iron is hot, or Mr Titley's prediction might come true.

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

We should strike while the iron is hot and order some immediately, before they change the offer.

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