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.
The origin of this proverb is not clear.
Very dishonest and deceptive
Don't play cards with Tom. He's as crooked as a dog's hind leg.
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