play one's cards right

Meaning: 上手に立ち回る、的確に物事を対処する

For Example:

‣ If you play your cards right, you could become a manager by next year.

上手くやれば、来年までには主任になれるかもしれんで。

‣ I have to play my cards right if I want to have a second date with her.

彼女と2回目のデート考えとんなら、スマートに動かないかん。

Synonym:

act skillfully

act sensibly