How to Pronounce "play your cards right"
expression
PLAY yor KARDS RYTE
play YAW KAHDS RYTE
Definition
To act wisely and use your skills or opportunities carefully in order to get the best result in a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈkɑɹdz/ /ˈɹaɪt
British English
plˈeɪ/ /jˈɔː/ /kˈɑːdz/ /ɹˈaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY yor KARDS RYTE
UK
play YAW KAHDS RYTE
Listen in Context
If you play your cards right, you might get the job.
You can win her trust if you play your cards right.
He knew how to play his cards right in business.
If she plays her cards right, she could be the next manager.