Make Hay While the Sun Shines
(take advantage of an opportunity to do something)

- Come on, Jed. Don’t be such a wet blanket! Come with us to the state fair.
- I’d like to, but I’m swamped with work. Maybe next time.
- That’s what you‘re always saying, and next time never comes. You’re young. Make hay while the sun shines. Trips like this one don’t come around every day.
- I’m really tempted, but I’ve got to finish this paperwork.
- Meanwhile, life is passing you right by. You should take advantage of an opportunity to do something when it’s available. Doesn’t the fact Mary Ann will be coming along tempt you?
- Mary Ann is going?
- Absolutely.
- Well, maybe just this once I could take a break from working. OK. Count me in!

From 101 America English Proverbs – Understanding Language and Culture Through Commonly Used Sayings
By Harry Collins and Illustrated by Mario Risso

Jennifer Díaz Green

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