Speakur

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know when to fold 'em

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.95 in modern English

Syllables
know when -to -fold 'em
IPA
35
Scrabble Score
16
Letters
3
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To exercise sound judgment in a situation that is precarious and uncertain.

Informal; Slang

Etymology

An allusion to a poker player knowing when to cut their losses rather than continue in an unfavorable situation.

Usage

Inflected Forms

knows when to fold 'em (present, singular) knowing when to fold 'em (participle, present) knew when to fold 'em (past) known when to fold 'em (participle, past)

Questions

What does know when to fold 'em mean?
To exercise sound judgment in a situation that is precarious and uncertain.
Where does know when to fold 'em come from?
An allusion to a poker player knowing when to cut their losses rather than continue in an unfavorable situation.

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