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