Welche Bedeutung steckt hinter der hier vorgestellten Vokabel aus dem Bereich Idioms?

Andy: 'Wouldn't you rather wait until the economy has stabilised before you start up your own business?' Brian: 'Normally, I would. But I've been offered a really good opportunity here and I want to strike while the iron's hot.'

to strike while the iron's hot

Do you know what it means?

• to wait until tomorrow to do something
• to refuse to work while one is still angry
• to use the chance while it's available