(proverbial) To deal with a problem or potential problem while conditions are favorable.

In the process of trying to achieve something, one's aspirations may be realized too late.

Being right once doesn't prove anything.

Synonym of even a blind squirrel can find a nut once in a while.

Alternative form of even a blind squirrel can find a nut once in a while

(archaic) A while ago; a time before; formerly, previously.

(obsolete) Passing; temporal; temporary; not lasting; not permanent; transient; transitory; not eternal.

Obsolete form of whilst.

(archaic) second-person singular simple present form of while

(archaic) By turns; by courses; at a time.