English Explanatory Dictionary

those who will not when they may, when they will they shall have nay

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. One should take immediate advantage of an opportunity that may not be available later.

Word forms

those who will not when they may, when they will they shall have nay

Etymology

Apparently originated in a song.

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