goin

get out while the going is good

To cease, end, or give up (doing) something before it becomes too difficult or the consequences become too severe. There are some reports that the market is about to take a dive, so I reckon we should get out while the going's good. Listen, kid, there's no way you can win this fight, so why don't you get out while the going is good?

See also: get, going, good, out, while

get while the going is good

To cease, end, or give up (doing) something before it becomes too difficult or the consequences become too severe. There are some reports that the market is about to take a dive, so I reckon we should get out while the going is good. Listen, kid, there's no way you can win this fight, so why don't you get while the going is good?

See also: get, going, good, while

(Are you) going my way?

If you're going in the same general direction as me, can I accompany you in your car? A: "Going my way?" B: "Not unless you're going to the yarn store, buddy." Hey, I need a lift downtown—are you going my way?

See also: going

get (out) while the gettin(g)'s good

 and get (out) while the goin(g)'s good

to leave while it is still safe or possible to do so. I could tell that it was time for me to get while the gettin's good. I told her she should get out while the gain's good.

See also: get, gettin, good, while

get (out) while the gettin(g)’s good

and get (out) while the goin’s good

in. to leave while it is still safe or possible to do so. I can tell that it’s time for me to get while the gettin’s good. I think we should go. Let’s get while the going’s good.

See also: get, good, out, while

get out while the goin’s good

verb

See get out while the getting’s good

See also: get, good, out, while

get while the goin’s good

verb

See get out while the getting’s good

See also: get, good, while