(idea) by --OutpostMir-- Sat Oct 07 2000 at 1:20:17
An old Russian (it's true, I read it in a magazine!) expression meaning to "do something at the most opportune time". It's easiest to break iron when it is white hot.

This phrase traveled across Europe and eventually made its way into the Internationale.

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