“Play your cards right”
WorkDefinition
Um klug zu handeln und seine Chancen gut zu nutzen, um Erfolg zu haben.
English: To act wisely and use your opportunities well to succeed.
Beispiele
Beispiele
1 / 2“If you play your cards right, this internship could lead to a full-time job.”
Wenn Sie kluge Entscheidungen treffen und Ihre Möglichkeiten gut nutzen, könnte dieses Praktikum zu einer Festanstellung führen.
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If you _____, this internship could lead to a full-time job.Compare with the original example
If you play your cards right, this internship could lead to a full-time job.
Wenn Sie kluge Entscheidungen treffen und Ihre Möglichkeiten gut nutzen, könnte dieses Praktikum zu einer Festanstellung führen.
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- What does "Play your cards right" mean?
- "Play your cards right" means um klug zu handeln und seine chancen gut zu nutzen, um erfolg zu haben.
- How do you use "Play your cards right" in a sentence?
- Example: "If you play your cards right, this internship could lead to a full-time job."
- Should I interpret "Play your cards right" word for word?
- Understand the expression as a whole. Use the definition and example to learn its meaning rather than translating each word separately.