ace up one's sleeve
a secret advantage that a person can use when the need arises
用于获取优势的隐藏人物或计划
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to cover one's back
to take action in order to save a person from being criticized, punished, blamed, etc.
支持或保护某人免受伤害
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to cut one's losses
to no longer partake in a failing business, activity, etc. to prevent further damage or losses
防止损失
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eye on the main chance
a willingness to use any given opportunity or situation to one's advantage
关注主要机会
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to nip sth in the bud
to immediately prevent something, particularly something problematic, before it has time to develop
立即解决问题以防止进一步伤害
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know which way the wind blow
to realize how a situation is about to develop in order to be able to properly prepare for any potential problems or changes that one might encounter
预测潜在问题
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