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get out while the getting's good

idiom
Meaning

To sell all or part of one's holdings in stocks, real estate, a business, etc. while conditions are good, particularly in anticipation of a drop in prices.


Examples
SIMPLE

The stock price is high, so get out while the getting's good.

CONTEXTUAL

The housing market is starting to cool down, so you should sell your property and get out while the getting's good.

COMPLEX

Sensing that the economic bubble was about to burst, the savvy investor decided to liquidate his assets and get out while the getting's good.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a good deal

    Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.

  2. 02

    all good

    It's all good.

  3. 03

    but good

    To a high degree; very thoroughly; in a most definite manner.

  4. 04

    can't get enough

    Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.

  5. 05

    come from a good place

    To be motivated by decency, kindness, or good intentions.

  6. 06

    could not get elected dogcatcher

    Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.

  7. 07

    deal a good hand

    To assign favorable circumstances in life to someone.

  8. 08

    do well by doing good

    To achieve social acceptance or financial success as a result of behaving in a benevolent or charitable manner.

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