Literal translation
When you have oil, fry
Meaning
one must make the most of opportunities
Explanation
One must seize opportunities : when you have oil, fry. It roughly matches strike while the iron is hot.
Provençal expression
Literal translation
When you have oil, fry
Meaning
one must make the most of opportunities
Explanation
One must seize opportunities : when you have oil, fry. It roughly matches strike while the iron is hot.
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