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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
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All three chefs--Lentz and Goin, as well as Silverton are known for the parties they host, but unlike their restaurant menus, at home, they like to keep it simple, taking advantage of guest-friendly outdoor spaces that revolve around the grill.
Three of L.A.'s top chefs open up their home kitchens: Nancy Silverton, David Lentz and Suzanne Goin keep the cookware simple, their spaces elegant, and hold fast to one entertaining rule: never let the guests see you sweat
As a growers' cooperative, we also focus on attracting additional high quality growers into the organization so that we can provide a consistent supply of delicious berries to our clients," says Goin, who credited Hawk for "hitting the ground running" in August as the co-op was handling a record 2012 crop.
Robert Hawk new CEO at blueberry co-op
Goin has worked half-time at a Los Angeles County psychiatric facility, so she is well versed in the issues facing public psychiatry.
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Eco Xpo Sustainable Living Show May 17-18
Goin, who has many contacts throughout the APA, is up to the challenge.
APA president-elect vows to bolster membership. (Low Voter Turnout)
Goin, who also is APA vice president, brings many years of experience working within the organization.
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It's the most fun I've ever had in the air - and I've flown a lot of things," says Goin, a commercial airline pilot for Southwest Airlines.
Eugene glider zooms higher
which stands for Appellation d'Origine Controlee, the French legal designation telling us exactly where a wine or food comes from, is the brainchild of the successful Lucques co-owner duo of chef Suzanne Goin and maitre d'/manager Caroline Stein.
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University of Cincinnati athletic director Bob Goin and Joseph Crowley, president emeritus at the University of Nevada, have written a report endorsing CSUN athletic director Dick Dull's recommendation to drop football because of a growing budget deficit.
CSUN UPDATE: CSUN ADVISED AGAIN TO DROP FOOTBALL PROGRAM
The valedictorian is Rebecca Goin, the daughter of Frank and April Goin of Lowell.
LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL
It's still exciting,'' co-owner Don Goin said of the decision six years ago to move into the computer field.
COMPANY CELEBRATES 10TH YEAR
Contract notice: Transport service personnel as shuttles between the pic pagny goin, nancy and metz.
Transport service personnel as shuttles
The wave of raves rippling across this town and traversing the country about the food of chef Suzanne Goin at her new restaurant, Lucques, is certainly justified.
GOIN STRONG; HOT CHEF MAKES HER MARK AT LUCQUES
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