strike it rich
大成功する
Example:
He really struck it rich, finding a nice girl like that.
彼女ほどいい女を見つけたって、彼はラッキーだな。
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quit while ahead
勝ってる間にやめる
Example:
What, you're just going to quit while you're ahead? That's no fair.
何だ、勝ってるからもやめちゃうの？ずるい。
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You should quit while you're ahead or you'll just lose it all again.
勝ってるからやめといた方がいいよ、また全部なくなっちゃうから。
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This can have both a positive or negative meaning.
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break even
とんとんになる
Example:
In this economy, you're lucky enough to just break even.
この不況だととんとんだけでも幸運だよ。
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worse for wear
疲れてる（服が汚れてるほど作業した感じ）
Example:
I'm none the worse for wear even after many sleepless nights.
眠りのない日々が続いても依然元気だ。
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Comment:
Let's all hope we strike it rich while none the worse for wear.
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