played one's cards right

A form of play one's cards right — To act correctly; to make the right moves.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of play one's cards right
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played one's cards right. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/played%20one's%20cards%20right

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“played one's cards right.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/played%20one's%20cards%20right. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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