Example: Dans cette situation compliquée, elle a su tirer son épingle du jeu.
Definition
"Tirer son épingle du jeu" is a French expression meaning to skillfully manage to get out of a difficult situation or to succeed despite challenges. For example, in a complicated situation, someone who 'tirer son épingle du jeu' has cleverly found a way to benefit or avoid harm.
Translations
To come out well
Salir bien parado
Zich goed redden
Sortir-se'n bé
Sich gut behaupten
Etymology
The phrase "tirer son épingle du jeu" literally means 'to pull one's pin from the game.' It originates from old games where pulling a pin or stick could influence the outcome. The expression evolved to signify a clever or strategic move to escape trouble or succeed unexpectedly. Did you know it evokes the image of carefully extracting something without disturbing the rest?
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To come out well