aproveitar a maré

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Portuguese

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Etymology

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Literally, take advantage of the tide.

Proverb

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aproveitar a maré (first-person singular present aproveito a maré, first-person singular preterite aproveitei a maré, past participle aproveitado a maré)

  1. (idiomatic) to make hay while the sun shines (to act while an opportunity exists)