How to Pronounce "strike while the iron is hot"
expression
STRYK wyl thuh AY-ern iz HOT
struyk wyl thee AY-uhn iz HOT
Definition
To take action at the best or most favorable moment, especially before the chance is gone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈhwaɪɫ/, /ˈwaɪɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈaɪɝn/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈhɑt
British English
stɹˈaɪk/ /wˈaɪl/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈaɪən/ /ˈɪz/ /hˈɒt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STRYK wyl thuh AY-ern iz HOT
UK
struyk wyl thee AY-uhn iz HOT
Listen in Context
You should strike while the iron is hot and apply for that job now.
If you want to buy the car, strike while the iron is hot before someone else does.
Let's strike while the iron is hot and finish this project today.
I've got a meeting with the boss—time to strike while the iron is hot and ask for that raise.