今いまのうち

expression

now (while the time is ripe); while one still can

Used to express that the present moment is the best or only opportunity to do something. Often followed by に.

• 雨あめが降ふらない今いまのうちに買かい物ものに行いこう。

  Let's go shopping now while it's not raining.

• 今いまのうちに謝あやまったほうがいいよ。

  You'd better apologize now while you still can.