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












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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 :)



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?










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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 :)



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?










share|improve this question




















  • 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














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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 :)



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?










share|improve this question
















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?







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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














  • 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








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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





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





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





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





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





@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.






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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






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

    – NVZ
    Jun 4 '16 at 17:00








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    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



















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      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.






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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
















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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.






        share|improve this answer





















        • 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














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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.






        share|improve this answer















        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.







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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














        • 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








        2




        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





        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




        2





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

        – NVZ
        Jun 4 '16 at 17:00







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

        – NVZ
        Jun 4 '16 at 17:00






        1




        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







        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





        @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





        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













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        Make hay while the sun shines




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






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                        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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                          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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                            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.






                            share|improve this answer















                            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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