do the right thing at the right time
In Chinese, Pinyin is y ī NSH í zh ì y í, which means to take appropriate measures according to the specific conditions of different periods. From Huainanzi · pan Lun Xun.
The origin of Idioms
"Huainanzi · pan Lun Xun" said: "the instrument, according to the time change and adapt to the situation."
Idiom usage
It means to deal with according to time.
Examples
Except for a few trading ports, which one can bully the 18 provinces according to the time, which one is not stubborn and can not defend the standard? The first chapter of Li Baojia's a brief history of civilization in Qing Dynasty
Chinese PinYin : yīn shí zhì yí
do the right thing at the right time
teach a monkey to climb a tree. jiāo náo shēng mù
as the arm directing the fingers -- command with ease as one wishes. rú bì shǐ zhǐ
Be modest and able to bear the talent. jīn néng fù cái