Third-person singular simple present indicative form of play one's hand right

present participle of play one's cards right

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of play one's cards right

A normally unreliable person or instrument can occasionally provide correct information, even if only by accident.

(ethics) A wrongful action is not a morally appropriate way to correct or cancel a previous wrongful action.

Alternative form of a stopped clock is right twice a day

(idiomatic) To have good intentions.

Alternative form of have one's head screwed on

(Canada, Newfoundland English) Matters, especially economic matters, have gone very wrong; things are out of control.

(Britain) Be in a situation where any course of action leads to a negative outcome.