timing

Idioms (6)

• miss the boat Informal · CEFR B1
  To lose a chance to do something by being too slow or late.
• the early bird catches the worm Neutral · CEFR B1
  Those who act promptly have the best chance of success.
• a stitch in time saves nine Neutral · CEFR C1
  Fixing a small problem early prevents a much bigger one later.
• better late than never Neutral · CEFR A2
  Doing something after a delay is better than not doing it at all.
• make hay while the sun shines Neutral · CEFR B2
  to take advantage of favourable conditions while they last
• strike while the iron is hot Neutral · CEFR B2
  to act quickly while the opportunity exists