aproveitar a maré
Portuguese
editEtymology
editLiterally, “take advantage of the tide”.
Proverb
editaproveitar a maré (first-person singular present aproveito a maré, first-person singular preterite aproveitei a maré, past participle aproveitado a maré)
- (idiomatic) to make hay while the sun shines (to act while an opportunity exists)