quit while one is ahead

Meaning: (idiomatic)Tostoptakingrisksbefore one startslosing.2012, Craig Packer,Into Africa:Getting up on hot, rainy nights, trudging outside, and sitting on a steaming wet toilet seat, being tickled by the cockroaches that congregated just below the lid. Ten days at Gombe feels just right, thank you. I'm ready toquit while I'm ahead.1984,Whodini,Big Mouth:Because I don’t get involved with he said, she saidSo take my advice andquit while you’re aheadBecause one day I might not laugh

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