PLAY ONE'S CARDS WELL


Meaning of PLAY ONE'S CARDS WELL in English

{v. phr.}, {informal} To use abilities and opportunities so as to be successful; act cleverly; make the best use of your place or skills. * /That millionaire started with very little but showed a skill in playing his cards right./ * /People liked Harold, and he played his cards well - and soon he began to get ahead rapidly./

Dictionary of English idioms .      Словарь английских идиом.