to cast (one's) pennyworths: to reckon what is received for one's expenditure or outlay; to weigh up the advantages and disadvantages of an…
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| 释义 | the world > action or operation > manner of action > care, carefulness, or attention > caution > be cautious or take care [verb (intransitive)] > act prudently (5) to cast (one's) pennyworths1530 to cast (one's) pennyworths: to reckon what is received for one's expenditure or outlay; to weigh up the advantages and disadvantages of an… to see (watch) which way the cat jumps1827 to see (watch) which way the cat jumps: i.e. what direction events are taking. to screw one's head on tight1897 to screw one's head on tight: to be resolute in holding onto one's intentions; to be unswayed by negative influences. to play the percentages1951 Gambling slang. to play the percentages: to place a bet only when the odds are favourable; (more generally) to choose a safe or methodical course… to sniff the wind1972 to sniff the wind: to try the atmosphere; to examine the prevailing state of affairs before taking action (cf. sense 4). |
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