knows when to fold 'em

A form of know when to fold 'em — To exercise sound judgment in a situation that is precarious and uncertain.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of know when to fold 'em
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APA

knows when to fold 'em. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/knows%20when%20to%20fold%20'em

MLA

“knows when to fold 'em.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/knows%20when%20to%20fold%20'em. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “knows when to fold 'em,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/knows%20when%20to%20fold%20'em.

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