fix the roof while the sun is shining

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词形变化

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释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To deal with a problem or potential problem while conditions are favorable.

    习语

词源

From the notion that it is easier and more beneficial to fix a roof during dry rather than wet weather.

来源：wiktionary