Multiple choice general knowledge

Complete: Strike while

  1. the kettle is boiling

  2. the time is at hand

  3. the sun shines

  4. the iron is hot
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This idiom means to take action immediately while the opportunity exists. The metaphor comes from blacksmithing, where iron must be struck while hot to be malleable; waiting too long causes it to cool and become unworkable.

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