make hay
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The word 'make' comes from the Old English word 'macian', meaning 'to construct or form'. The word 'hay' comes from the Old English word 'hīeg', meaning 'grass or fodder'. The phrase 'make hay' originates from the practice of making hay during favorable weather conditions.
مثال
- You should make hay while the sun shines.
- The company made hay by launching their new product at the right time.
- He always knows how to make hay out of any situation.
ترکیبهای رایج
Make hay while the sun shines Make hay out of something Make hay with a situation Make hay with an opportunity
تعریف انگلیسی
verb
- turn to one's advantage “The environmentalist lobby made hay of the nuclear plant accident” “Somebody ----s PP”