Meaning of the word "play your cards right" in English

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play your cards right

US /pleɪ jʊər kɑrdz raɪt/
UK /pleɪ jʊər kɑrdz raɪt/
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Idiom

1.

to behave in the right way or take the right opportunities to achieve what you want

Example:
If you play your cards right, you could get that promotion.
She knows how to play her cards right to get what she wants.
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