Hoist your sail when the wind is fair In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Hoist your sail when the wind is fair", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-07-19 11:07

Meaning of Hoist your sail when the wind is fair

Hoist your sail when the wind is fair proverb

To begin doing something when you think that things are the most favorable, so it is likely to succeed.

Wait until they have fallen asleep before sneaking out through the back door. Hoist your sail when the wind is fair.

Don't attack now. They haven't let their guard down yet. Hoist your sail when the wind is fair.

Origin of Hoist your sail when the wind is fair

The origin of this proverb is not clear.
 

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