You make good use of the chance to do something while it lasts.
Very simple, make use of every oppurtunity in life fruitful in life.
Make hay while the sun shines
Meaning: If you make hay while the sun shines, you make good use of the chance to do something while it lasts.
For example:
* We've got a few days off work so lets make hay while the sun shines and do some landscaping around the back of the house.
* Jim works too much, but he reckons he's just making hay while the sun shines. He says he'll slow down once he's made his fortune.
Meaning: If you make hay while the sun shines, you make good use of the chance to do something while it lasts.
For example:
* We've got a few days off work so lets make hay while the sun shines and do some landscaping around the back of the house.
* Jim works too much, but he reckons he's just making hay while the sun shines. He says he'll slow down once he's made his fortune.