Como Pronunciar "quit while one is ahead"
expression
KWIT WHYL wun iz uh-HED
kwit WYLE won iz uh-HED
Definição
To stop doing something while you are still successful, instead of risking failure by continuing.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈkwɪt/ /ˈhwaɪɫ/, /ˈwaɪɫ/ /ˈwən/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /əˈhɛd
Inglês Britânico
kwˈɪt/ /wˈaɪl/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈɪz/ /ɐhˈɛd
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
KWIT WHYL wun iz uh-HED
UK
kwit WYLE won iz uh-HED
Ouça em Contexto
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.