表達 to play your cards right 的意思是辦事處置得當，從而獲得成功。大家常常會用這個短語來支持別人作出決定，譬如說 if you play your cards right, 然后好事就會來了。

例句

If you play your cards right, he might ask you to marry him!

John, if you play your cards right, you could become the new manager.

請注意

另一個表達 to lay your cards on the table 把你的牌都放到臺面上，也就是攤牌，意思是開誠布公，直率表明你的想法或目的。

I think its time to lay your cards on the table. Tell me honestly why you dont like my new boyfriend^1.