How to Pronounce "quit while one is ahead"
expression
ˈkwɪt/ /ˈhwaɪɫ/, /ˈwaɪɫ/ /ˈwən/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /əˈhɛd
KWIT WHYL wun iz uh-HED
kwˈɪt/ /wˈaɪl/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈɪz/ /ɐhˈɛd
kwit WYLE won iz uh-HED
Definition
To stop doing something while you are still successful, instead of risking failure by continuing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkwɪt/ /ˈhwaɪɫ/, /ˈwaɪɫ/ /ˈwən/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /əˈhɛd
British English
kwˈɪt/ /wˈaɪl/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈɪz/ /ɐhˈɛd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KWIT WHYL wun iz uh-HED
UK
kwit WYLE won iz uh-HED
Listen in Context
It's wise to quit while one is ahead when playing cards.
He won three games and decided to quit while he was ahead.
If you have enough money, you should quit while you're ahead.
Sometimes it's best to quit while you're ahead instead of pushing your luck.