'Make Hay While the Sun Shines' - What does this phrase mean? - It's time to Learn English

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English Addict with Mr Duncan


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you don't have to be a farmer to recognise that
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the harvest season is on its way.
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You can see here in this field there is barley growing.
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Soon the farmer will come along and he will collect
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all of the grain from this field.
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Of course, farmers are very well known
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for not letting anything goes to waste.
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So besides barley, there is also a by-product that is left behind,
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and that is hay.
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Quite often hay is used to feed animals
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different livestock during the winter months.
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There is also a phrase in English which goes
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make hay while the sun shines.
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This is a great expression and one that is worth remembering.
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If there is something you need to do,
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if there is an opportunity that comes your way,
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if a chance suddenly appears in your life.
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Make hay while the sun shines.
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When you have the chance to do it.
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When the opportunity has come your way.
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Don't miss it.
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Don't waste that chance.
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Make hay while the sun shines.
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I have to say that is one of my all time favourite English phrases.
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Maybe the next one that I bring your way will be your favourite.
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I will see you very soon.
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ta ta for now.
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