“Play your cards right”
WorkDéfinition
Agir avec sagesse et saisir les opportunités pour réussir.
English: To act wisely and use your opportunities well to succeed.
Exemples
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1 / 2“If you play your cards right, this internship could lead to a full-time job.”
Si vous faites des choix judicieux et que vous saisissez bien les opportunités qui s'offrent à vous, ce stage pourrait déboucher sur un emploi à temps plein.
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If you play your cards right, this internship could lead to a full-time job.
Si vous faites des choix judicieux et que vous saisissez bien les opportunités qui s'offrent à vous, ce stage pourrait déboucher sur un emploi à temps plein.
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- What does "Play your cards right" mean?
- "Play your cards right" means agir avec sagesse et saisir les opportunités pour réussir.
- 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.