get out while the getting's good
Escape before trouble
To leave a situation while conditions still favor departure, before things deteriorate.
The phrase advises acting on a window of opportunity: The company's struggling—I'd get out while the getting's good.
It implies that waiting too long means losing the chance to escape cleanly or profitably.
- windowGlass-fitted wall opening
- make a breakAttempt sudden escape
- fleeDepart swiftly from threat
- run for itFlee to escape
- retreatSanctuary or withdrawal
evacuate · strategic retreat · foresight · read the room · chance · prudence · extricate · cut your losses · quit while ahead · abscond · strategy · bolt · momentum · exit · early exit · jump ship · avoidance · timing
get out while the getting's goodoverstay one's welcome
Remain past desired time
miss the boat · stick around · linger · outstay · drag one's feet
get out while the getting's gooddouble down
Strengthen one's stance
stay the course · throw good money after bad · dig in · go all in · stick it out
get out while the getting's goodpush your luck
Risk losing gains by continuing
push one's luck · tempt fate · throw caution to the wind · let it ride · double down