get out while the getting's good

get out while the getting's good
a) To leave at an opportune time or before adverse conditions appear.
b) To sell all or part of ones holdings in stocks, real estate, a business, etc. while conditions are good, particularly in anticipation of a drop in prices.
Syn: bail out, 23 skidoo

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