Alternative form of nonstriking

present participle of strike tallies

(metallurgy, blacksmithing, literally) To strike a hot piece of metal, especially iron, with a mallet or other tool before it cools, while it is still hot enough to be shaped.

If you fail you will not be given a second chance.

Alternative form of strike while the iron is hot

(idiomatic) Synonym of kick someone when they are down (“make things worse for someone in a difficult position”)

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of strike someone when they are down

Three mistakes, rule breaches etc. will result in termination, disqualification or similar.

(Australia, informal) Expressing astonishment.

present participle of strike someone's fancy