play one's cards right

短语

办事高明, 善于利用各种有利条件

发音

AU

词形变化

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释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To act correctly; to make the right moves.

    习语 非正式

    If you play your cards right, you'll get the promotion you've been waiting for.