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To allow chips to fall where they may is not to be distracted by trivial details.
"Ambrosia" refers to the food of gods that could make mortals immortal.
Anything "at a premium" is in short supply or is more valuable/expensive than usual.
"Overplay one's hand" means being overconfident or overoptimistic.
“Student of the game”, meaning someone who has a keen interest in something.
On the ropes means being put into a disadvantaged, defenseless, helpless position.
The knock-on effect refers to situations where one event leads to another.
Learn the ropes means to learn the basic skills of a particular trade or job.
"Cannot have too many" means you cannot have enough of something.
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