know when to fold 'em

动词 v.

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To exercise sound judgment in a situation that is precarious and uncertain. informal,slang

词形变化

knows when to fold 'em present,singular,third-person knowing when to fold 'em participle,present knew when to fold 'em past known when to fold 'em participle,past

词源

An allusion to a poker player knowing when to cut their losses rather than continue in an unfavorable situation.
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