to cover one's back
to take action in order to save a person from being criticized, punished, blamed, etc.
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to no longer partake in a failing business, activity, etc. to prevent further damage or losses
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登录eye on the main chance
a willingness to use any given opportunity or situation to one's advantage
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登录to nip something in the bud
to immediately prevent something, particularly something problematic, before it has time to develop
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登录 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
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