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General Slang
get it while the gettin's good
GET it while the GET-inz GOOD · phrase · informal
Act now while conditions favor you.
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Seize an opportunity before it disappears.
“Those tickets are cheap now—get 'em while the gettin's good.”
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get it while the gettin's good In A Sentence
Those tickets are cheap now—get 'em while the gettin's good.
Origin & Usage
American colloquial idiom urging one to act during favorable conditions.
People Also Ask
What does "get it while the gettin's good" mean?
It's an urging to grab an opportunity now, while conditions are favorable, before it slips away.
When would you say it?
When a deal, chance, or good situation won't last—e.g. a sale, an open job, or good weather. It nudges someone to act fast.
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