How to Pronounce "play your cards well"
expression
PLAY yer KARDS WEL
play YAW KAHZ WEL
Definition
To act wisely and make good decisions to achieve a successful result, especially in a difficult or strategic situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈkɑɹdz/ /ˈwɛɫ
British English
plˈeɪ/ /jˈɔː/ /kˈɑːdz/ /wˈɛl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY yer KARDS WEL
UK
play YAW KAHZ WEL
Listen in Context
You need to play your cards well to succeed here.
If you play your cards well, you can get that promotion.
She always plays her cards well in meetings.
He really played his cards well during the negotiation and got the best deal.