to play one's
1play one's cards right — or[play one s cards well] {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… …
2play one's cards right — or[play one s cards well] {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… …
3play one's cards close to one's chest — To conceal one s full intentions ● card * * * I play (or keep) one s cards close to one s chest (or vest) informal be secretive and cautious about one s intentions II see ch …
4play one's ace — To use one s best weapon, resource, etc • • • Main Entry: ↑ace * * * use one s best resource deciding to play her ace, Emily showed the letter to Vic …
5play\ one's\ cards\ right — • play one s cards right • play one s cards well 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… …
6play\ one's\ cards\ well — • play one s cards right • play one s cards well 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… …
7play one's cards right — ► play one s cards right make the best use of one s assets and opportunities. Main Entry: ↑card …
8play one's hunch — To act on one s hunch (as a gambler might) • • • Main Entry: ↑hunch …
9play one false — index ensnare Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
10play one's — ● prize …
