play one's cards right

== English == === Pronunciation === === Verb === play one's cards right (third-person singular simple present plays one's cards right, present participle playing one's cards right, simple past and past participle played one's cards right) (informal, idiomatic) To act correctly; to make the right moves. Synonyms: play one's cards well, play one's hand right If you play your cards right, you'll get the promotion you've been waiting for. ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ====