Idioms to say If there is something needed to be done, then do it today?

My friend try to use idioms/parse to express that "If there is something has to be done, then let's do it right now, not postpone to other day."

She was trying to use "One of these days is none of these days", labelled on her product package, trying to be cool :)

But I felt that sounds weird... The parse itself doesn't make sense alone by itself...
Its make sense during conversion like here: http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/One+of+these+days+is+none+of+these+days

So is there any other idioms that can be use alone, a parse on the product/poster/shirt itself that sounds cool?

edited Jun 4 '16 at 18:04

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asked Jun 4 '16 at 16:02

King Chan

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Well, there's always "Never do today what can be put off until tomorrow." (Or is that the other way around?)

– Hot Licks
Jun 4 '16 at 17:19

If you're looking for a one word answer, essentially any antonym of procrastination would do. Alacrity(promptness in response/cheerful readiness). Anticipate (to deal with beforehand).

– Tucker
Jun 4 '16 at 17:33

Strike while the iron is hot.

– user140086
Jun 4 '16 at 18:05

Once more unto the breach, dear friends.

– Phil Sweet
Jun 5 '16 at 4:26

@HotLicks I don't really understand... sounds like opposite? Postpone what you can postpone?

– King Chan
Jun 6 '16 at 4:07

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My friend try to use idioms/parse to express that "If there is something has to be done, then let's do it right now, not postpone to other day."

She was trying to use "One of these days is none of these days", labelled on her product package, trying to be cool :)

So is there any other idioms that can be use alone, a parse on the product/poster/shirt itself that sounds cool?

edited Jun 4 '16 at 18:04

user140086

asked Jun 4 '16 at 16:02

King Chan

1366

1

Well, there's always "Never do today what can be put off until tomorrow." (Or is that the other way around?)

– Hot Licks
Jun 4 '16 at 17:19

If you're looking for a one word answer, essentially any antonym of procrastination would do. Alacrity(promptness in response/cheerful readiness). Anticipate (to deal with beforehand).

– Tucker
Jun 4 '16 at 17:33

Strike while the iron is hot.

– user140086
Jun 4 '16 at 18:05

Once more unto the breach, dear friends.

– Phil Sweet
Jun 5 '16 at 4:26

@HotLicks I don't really understand... sounds like opposite? Postpone what you can postpone?

– King Chan
Jun 6 '16 at 4:07

|
show 2 more comments

My friend try to use idioms/parse to express that "If there is something has to be done, then let's do it right now, not postpone to other day."

She was trying to use "One of these days is none of these days", labelled on her product package, trying to be cool :)

So is there any other idioms that can be use alone, a parse on the product/poster/shirt itself that sounds cool?

edited Jun 4 '16 at 18:04

user140086

asked Jun 4 '16 at 16:02

King Chan

1366

My friend try to use idioms/parse to express that "If there is something has to be done, then let's do it right now, not postpone to other day."

She was trying to use "One of these days is none of these days", labelled on her product package, trying to be cool :)

So is there any other idioms that can be use alone, a parse on the product/poster/shirt itself that sounds cool?

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edited Jun 4 '16 at 18:04

user140086

asked Jun 4 '16 at 16:02

King Chan

1366

edited Jun 4 '16 at 18:04

user140086

asked Jun 4 '16 at 16:02

King Chan

1366

edited Jun 4 '16 at 18:04

user140086

edited Jun 4 '16 at 18:04

user140086

edited Jun 4 '16 at 18:04

user140086

asked Jun 4 '16 at 16:02

King Chan

1366

asked Jun 4 '16 at 16:02

King Chan

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asked Jun 4 '16 at 16:02

King Chan

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Well, there's always "Never do today what can be put off until tomorrow." (Or is that the other way around?)

– Hot Licks
Jun 4 '16 at 17:19

If you're looking for a one word answer, essentially any antonym of procrastination would do. Alacrity(promptness in response/cheerful readiness). Anticipate (to deal with beforehand).

– Tucker
Jun 4 '16 at 17:33

Strike while the iron is hot.

– user140086
Jun 4 '16 at 18:05

Once more unto the breach, dear friends.

– Phil Sweet
Jun 5 '16 at 4:26

@HotLicks I don't really understand... sounds like opposite? Postpone what you can postpone?

– King Chan
Jun 6 '16 at 4:07

|
show 2 more comments

1

Well, there's always "Never do today what can be put off until tomorrow." (Or is that the other way around?)

– Hot Licks
Jun 4 '16 at 17:19

If you're looking for a one word answer, essentially any antonym of procrastination would do. Alacrity(promptness in response/cheerful readiness). Anticipate (to deal with beforehand).

– Tucker
Jun 4 '16 at 17:33

Strike while the iron is hot.

– user140086
Jun 4 '16 at 18:05

Once more unto the breach, dear friends.

– Phil Sweet
Jun 5 '16 at 4:26

@HotLicks I don't really understand... sounds like opposite? Postpone what you can postpone?

– King Chan
Jun 6 '16 at 4:07

Well, there's always "Never do today what can be put off until tomorrow." (Or is that the other way around?)

– Hot Licks
Jun 4 '16 at 17:19

If you're looking for a one word answer, essentially any antonym of procrastination would do. Alacrity(promptness in response/cheerful readiness). Anticipate (to deal with beforehand).

– Tucker
Jun 4 '16 at 17:33

Strike while the iron is hot.

– user140086
Jun 4 '16 at 18:05

Once more unto the breach, dear friends.

– Phil Sweet
Jun 5 '16 at 4:26

@HotLicks I don't really understand... sounds like opposite? Postpone what you can postpone?

– King Chan
Jun 6 '16 at 4:07

|
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It's now or never — TFD

something that you say which means that you must do something immediately because you will not get another opportunity

"As she was leaving I thought, it's now or never. So I just went up to her and asked her out."

There's no time like the present. — TFD

something that you say in order to show that you think it is a good idea to do something immediately

"When do you think I should phone Mr Hughes about that job?' 'Well, there's no time like the present.'"

Seize the day! — TFD

to use an opportunity to do something that you want and not to worry about the future.

"Seize the day, young man. You may never get the chance to embark on such an adventure again."

_{Related: A list of famous inspirational quotes about procrastination.}

edited Jun 4 '16 at 20:34

answered Jun 4 '16 at 16:18

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It's a shame they can't use "kal kare so aaj kar," if you get what I mean. I wrote this assuming you'd know hindi.

– vickyace
Jun 4 '16 at 16:59

2

@vickyace I know. Kabir. "aaj kare so ab kar"

– NVZ
Jun 4 '16 at 17:00

1

Everyone's answer is awesome! Personally I thinl It's now or never is simple, short (can put on little space) and clean! Thanks!

– King Chan
Jun 5 '16 at 8:57

@vickyace Now I just got questioned by my friend, 'It's now or never' sounds like you do it now, or you don't do it. Doesn't match her expression do not postpone...which if things postponed, you can still do it later

– King Chan
Jun 6 '16 at 4:17

Or it can be use as you have to behave like it is now or never? Or yu will not do it?

– King Chan
Jun 6 '16 at 4:37

|
show 4 more comments

Make hay while the sun shines

http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/make-hay-while-the-sun-shines.html

answered Jun 4 '16 at 20:03

Enilorac

570312

add a comment |

Minutes are worth more than money. Spend them wisely. ~Thomas P. Murphy
[http://www.liveinspiremotivate.com/carpe-diem-quotes]

answered Dec 6 '16 at 17:38

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-1

This is an idiom that captures the notion of doing things right the first time:
A stitch in time saves nine. It is a proverb that means "a timely effort will prevent more work later".

The intent isn't to "stitch time", but rather, that by making a quick stitch to something coming apart now, a lot of time and trouble will be saved later due to the entire thing unraveling and falling apart. Think of a sail.

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It's now or never — TFD

something that you say which means that you must do something immediately because you will not get another opportunity

"As she was leaving I thought, it's now or never. So I just went up to her and asked her out."

There's no time like the present. — TFD

something that you say in order to show that you think it is a good idea to do something immediately

"When do you think I should phone Mr Hughes about that job?' 'Well, there's no time like the present.'"

Seize the day! — TFD

to use an opportunity to do something that you want and not to worry about the future.

"Seize the day, young man. You may never get the chance to embark on such an adventure again."

_{Related: A list of famous inspirational quotes about procrastination.}

edited Jun 4 '16 at 20:34

answered Jun 4 '16 at 16:18

NVZ

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2

It's a shame they can't use "kal kare so aaj kar," if you get what I mean. I wrote this assuming you'd know hindi.

– vickyace
Jun 4 '16 at 16:59

2

@vickyace I know. Kabir. "aaj kare so ab kar"

– NVZ
Jun 4 '16 at 17:00

1

Everyone's answer is awesome! Personally I thinl It's now or never is simple, short (can put on little space) and clean! Thanks!

– King Chan
Jun 5 '16 at 8:57

@vickyace Now I just got questioned by my friend, 'It's now or never' sounds like you do it now, or you don't do it. Doesn't match her expression do not postpone...which if things postponed, you can still do it later

– King Chan
Jun 6 '16 at 4:17

Or it can be use as you have to behave like it is now or never? Or yu will not do it?

– King Chan
Jun 6 '16 at 4:37

|
show 4 more comments

It's now or never — TFD

something that you say which means that you must do something immediately because you will not get another opportunity

"As she was leaving I thought, it's now or never. So I just went up to her and asked her out."

There's no time like the present. — TFD

something that you say in order to show that you think it is a good idea to do something immediately

"When do you think I should phone Mr Hughes about that job?' 'Well, there's no time like the present.'"

Seize the day! — TFD

to use an opportunity to do something that you want and not to worry about the future.

"Seize the day, young man. You may never get the chance to embark on such an adventure again."

_{Related: A list of famous inspirational quotes about procrastination.}

edited Jun 4 '16 at 20:34

answered Jun 4 '16 at 16:18

NVZ

20.9k1460110

2

It's a shame they can't use "kal kare so aaj kar," if you get what I mean. I wrote this assuming you'd know hindi.

– vickyace
Jun 4 '16 at 16:59

2

@vickyace I know. Kabir. "aaj kare so ab kar"

– NVZ
Jun 4 '16 at 17:00

1

Everyone's answer is awesome! Personally I thinl It's now or never is simple, short (can put on little space) and clean! Thanks!

– King Chan
Jun 5 '16 at 8:57

@vickyace Now I just got questioned by my friend, 'It's now or never' sounds like you do it now, or you don't do it. Doesn't match her expression do not postpone...which if things postponed, you can still do it later

– King Chan
Jun 6 '16 at 4:17

Or it can be use as you have to behave like it is now or never? Or yu will not do it?

– King Chan
Jun 6 '16 at 4:37

|
show 4 more comments

It's now or never — TFD

something that you say which means that you must do something immediately because you will not get another opportunity

"As she was leaving I thought, it's now or never. So I just went up to her and asked her out."

There's no time like the present. — TFD

something that you say in order to show that you think it is a good idea to do something immediately

"When do you think I should phone Mr Hughes about that job?' 'Well, there's no time like the present.'"

Seize the day! — TFD

to use an opportunity to do something that you want and not to worry about the future.

"Seize the day, young man. You may never get the chance to embark on such an adventure again."

_{Related: A list of famous inspirational quotes about procrastination.}

edited Jun 4 '16 at 20:34

answered Jun 4 '16 at 16:18

NVZ

20.9k1460110

It's now or never — TFD

something that you say which means that you must do something immediately because you will not get another opportunity

"As she was leaving I thought, it's now or never. So I just went up to her and asked her out."

There's no time like the present. — TFD

something that you say in order to show that you think it is a good idea to do something immediately

"When do you think I should phone Mr Hughes about that job?' 'Well, there's no time like the present.'"

Seize the day! — TFD

to use an opportunity to do something that you want and not to worry about the future.

"Seize the day, young man. You may never get the chance to embark on such an adventure again."

_{Related: A list of famous inspirational quotes about procrastination.}

edited Jun 4 '16 at 20:34

answered Jun 4 '16 at 16:18

NVZ

20.9k1460110

edited Jun 4 '16 at 20:34

answered Jun 4 '16 at 16:18

NVZ

20.9k1460110

answered Jun 4 '16 at 16:18

NVZ

20.9k1460110

answered Jun 4 '16 at 16:18

NVZ

20.9k1460110

2

It's a shame they can't use "kal kare so aaj kar," if you get what I mean. I wrote this assuming you'd know hindi.

– vickyace
Jun 4 '16 at 16:59

2

@vickyace I know. Kabir. "aaj kare so ab kar"

– NVZ
Jun 4 '16 at 17:00

1

Everyone's answer is awesome! Personally I thinl It's now or never is simple, short (can put on little space) and clean! Thanks!

– King Chan
Jun 5 '16 at 8:57

@vickyace Now I just got questioned by my friend, 'It's now or never' sounds like you do it now, or you don't do it. Doesn't match her expression do not postpone...which if things postponed, you can still do it later

– King Chan
Jun 6 '16 at 4:17

Or it can be use as you have to behave like it is now or never? Or yu will not do it?

– King Chan
Jun 6 '16 at 4:37

|
show 4 more comments

2

It's a shame they can't use "kal kare so aaj kar," if you get what I mean. I wrote this assuming you'd know hindi.

– vickyace
Jun 4 '16 at 16:59

2

@vickyace I know. Kabir. "aaj kare so ab kar"

– NVZ
Jun 4 '16 at 17:00

1

Everyone's answer is awesome! Personally I thinl It's now or never is simple, short (can put on little space) and clean! Thanks!

– King Chan
Jun 5 '16 at 8:57

@vickyace Now I just got questioned by my friend, 'It's now or never' sounds like you do it now, or you don't do it. Doesn't match her expression do not postpone...which if things postponed, you can still do it later

– King Chan
Jun 6 '16 at 4:17

Or it can be use as you have to behave like it is now or never? Or yu will not do it?

– King Chan
Jun 6 '16 at 4:37

It's a shame they can't use "kal kare so aaj kar," if you get what I mean. I wrote this assuming you'd know hindi.

– vickyace
Jun 4 '16 at 16:59

@vickyace I know. Kabir. "aaj kare so ab kar"

– NVZ
Jun 4 '16 at 17:00

Everyone's answer is awesome! Personally I thinl It's now or never is simple, short (can put on little space) and clean! Thanks!

– King Chan
Jun 5 '16 at 8:57

@vickyace Now I just got questioned by my friend, 'It's now or never' sounds like you do it now, or you don't do it. Doesn't match her expression do not postpone...which if things postponed, you can still do it later

– King Chan
Jun 6 '16 at 4:17

Or it can be use as you have to behave like it is now or never? Or yu will not do it?

– King Chan
Jun 6 '16 at 4:37

|
show 4 more comments

Make hay while the sun shines

http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/make-hay-while-the-sun-shines.html

answered Jun 4 '16 at 20:03

Enilorac

570312

add a comment |

Make hay while the sun shines

http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/make-hay-while-the-sun-shines.html

answered Jun 4 '16 at 20:03

Enilorac

570312

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Make hay while the sun shines

http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/make-hay-while-the-sun-shines.html

answered Jun 4 '16 at 20:03

Enilorac

570312

Make hay while the sun shines

http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/make-hay-while-the-sun-shines.html

answered Jun 4 '16 at 20:03

Enilorac

570312

answered Jun 4 '16 at 20:03

Enilorac

570312

answered Jun 4 '16 at 20:03

Enilorac

570312

answered Jun 4 '16 at 20:03

Enilorac

570312

add a comment |

Minutes are worth more than money. Spend them wisely. ~Thomas P. Murphy
[http://www.liveinspiremotivate.com/carpe-diem-quotes]

answered Dec 6 '16 at 17:38

Angus

add a comment |

Minutes are worth more than money. Spend them wisely. ~Thomas P. Murphy
[http://www.liveinspiremotivate.com/carpe-diem-quotes]

answered Dec 6 '16 at 17:38

Angus

add a comment |

Minutes are worth more than money. Spend them wisely. ~Thomas P. Murphy
[http://www.liveinspiremotivate.com/carpe-diem-quotes]

answered Dec 6 '16 at 17:38

Angus

Minutes are worth more than money. Spend them wisely. ~Thomas P. Murphy
[http://www.liveinspiremotivate.com/carpe-diem-quotes]

answered Dec 6 '16 at 17:38

Angus

answered Dec 6 '16 at 17:38

Angus

answered Dec 6 '16 at 17:38

Angus

answered Dec 6 '16 at 17:38

Angus

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-1

This is an idiom that captures the notion of doing things right the first time:
A stitch in time saves nine. It is a proverb that means "a timely effort will prevent more work later".

edited Jun 4 '18 at 11:37

Ellie Kesselman

4,68032247

answered Jun 4 '18 at 0:02

dune

add a comment |

-1

This is an idiom that captures the notion of doing things right the first time:
A stitch in time saves nine. It is a proverb that means "a timely effort will prevent more work later".

edited Jun 4 '18 at 11:37

Ellie Kesselman

4,68032247

answered Jun 4 '18 at 0:02

dune

add a comment |

-1

This is an idiom that captures the notion of doing things right the first time:
A stitch in time saves nine. It is a proverb that means "a timely effort will prevent more work later".

edited Jun 4 '18 at 11:37

Ellie Kesselman

4,68032247

answered Jun 4 '18 at 0:02

dune

This is an idiom that captures the notion of doing things right the first time:
A stitch in time saves nine. It is a proverb that means "a timely effort will prevent more work later".

edited Jun 4 '18 at 11:37

Ellie Kesselman

4,68032247

answered Jun 4 '18 at 0:02

dune

edited Jun 4 '18 at 11:37

Ellie Kesselman

4,68032247

edited Jun 4 '18 at 11:37

Ellie Kesselman

4,68032247

edited Jun 4 '18 at 11:37

Ellie Kesselman

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dune

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