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.
Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань". Оригинал: A.Маккей, М.Т.Боткер, Дж.И.Гейтс. 1997.
play 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… … Dictionary of American idioms
play 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… … Dictionary of American idioms
play one's cards right — ► play one s cards right make the best use of one s assets and opportunities. Main Entry: ↑card … English terms dictionary
play 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 … Useful english dictionary
play one's cards right or well — idi play one s cards right or well, to maneuver skillfully … From formal English to slang
play 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 … Wiktionary
play one's cards right — take advantage of your opportunities If you play your cards right you will probably get a promotion soon … Idioms and examples
play one's cards right — make the best use of one s assets and opportunities. → card … English new terms dictionary
play\ 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… … Словарь американских идиом
Play Your Cards Right — Infobox Television show name = Play Your Cards Right caption = Play Your Cards Right Logo (1994–1999) format = Game Show picture format = 4:3 (1980–1999) 16:9 (2002–2003) runtime = 30mins (inc. comms) creator = starring = Bruce Forsyth channel =… … Wikipedia
