I am tired of this project and ready to cash in my chips.
cash in one's chips
idiomTo discontinue an activity, accepting whatever gains or losses one has incurred; to give up.
After losing money on the stock for months, he decided to cash in his chips and sell everything.
Realizing that the market had turned against his strategy, the investor chose to cash in his chips rather than risk further losses.
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.