Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is “play one’s cards right” and its meaning is “utilize one’s opportunities correctly/properly; to execute one’s plan carefully & successfully; to do something cleverly; to act skillfully and with good judgment”.
Example Sentence: If New Delhi plays its cards well, it can use Moscow to gain more geopolitical heft in the region — while the U.S. provided New Delhi status quo in the region, Moscow could provide India with more direct opportunities. Of course, New Delhi would need to be prepared for adverse reactions from Beijing and Islamabad.
This phrase is present in The Hindu article Russia, a legacy relationship with limitations and click here to read it.
Courtesy: The Hindu
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