# those who will not when they may, when they will they shall have nay

> English word · Proverb

## Definitions
1. One should take immediate advantage of an opportunity that may not be available later.

## Etymology
Apparently originated in a song.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/those-who-will-not-when-they-may-when-they-will-they-shall-have-nay