English Explanatory Dictionary

get out while the getting's good

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To leave at an opportune time or before adverse conditions arise.
  2. To sell all or part of one's holdings in stocks, real estate, a business, etc. while conditions are good, particularly in anticipation of a drop in prices.

Pronunciation

en-au-get out while the getting's good.ogg

Word forms

get out while the getting's good gets out while the getting's good getting out while the getting's good got out while the getting's good gotten out while the getting's good

Synonyms

quit while one is ahead 23 skidoo
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