English Explanatory Dictionary

quit while one is ahead

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To stop taking risks before one starts losing.

Word forms

quit while one is ahead quits while one is ahead quitting while one is ahead quit while one was ahead

Synonyms

get out while the getting's good

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