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11play one's cards well — ● card …
12play one's strongest — ● card …
13play one's cards close to one's chest — ► keep (or play) one s cards close to one s chest informal be extremely secretive about one s intentions. Main Entry: ↑chest …
14play one's cards right — I make the best use of one s assets and opportunities II play one s cards right (or well) see card I …
15play one's cards right or well — idi play one s cards right or well, to maneuver skillfully …
16play one's cards close to one's vest — play (or keep) one s cards close to one s vest see chest …
17To play one's cards — Play Play, v. t. 1. To put in action or motion; as, to play cannon upon a fortification; to play a trump. [1913 Webster] First Peace and Silence all disputes control, Then Order plays the soul. Herbert. [1913 Webster] 2. To perform music upon; as …
18play one's cards right — verb To act sensibly; to make the right moves If you play your cards right, youll get the promotion youve been waiting for …
19play one's cards right — take advantage of your opportunities If you play your cards right you will probably get a promotion soon …
20play one's cards — phrasal to act with the means available to one …