get while the going is good

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 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
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • get out while the goin’s good
  • get out while the going is good
  • get while the gettin 's good
  • get while the gettin’s good
  • get while the getting is good
  • get while the getting’s good
  • draw the curtain on (something)
  • draw the curtain over (something)
  • make an end of (something)
  • quit while one is ahead