"tirer son épingle du jeu" meaning in All languages combined

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Verb [French]

IPA: /ti.ʁe sɔ̃.n‿e.pɛ̃.ɡlə dy ʒø/ Audio: LL-Q150 (fra)-Lyokoï-tirer son épingle du jeu.wav
Etymology: Literally, “to pull one's pin out of the game”, a reference to a 15th century children's game with pins and a ball, similar to mikado. Etymology templates: {{m-g|to pull one's pin out of the game}} “to pull one's pin out of the game”, {{lit|to pull one's pin out of the game}} Literally, “to pull one's pin out of the game” Head templates: {{fr-verb}} tirer son épingle du jeu
  1. (figuratively) to play one's cards right; to make it out of a potentially bad situation relatively unscathed; to pull out skilfully while the going is still good Tags: figuratively Related terms: tirer les marrons du feu
    Sense id: en-tirer_son_épingle_du_jeu-fr-verb-q2McWJ2k Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header

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