play the hand one is dealt

Verb

idiomatic

(idiomatic) To use the resources which one actually has available; to operate realistically, within the limits of one's circumstances.

Japanese Meaning

自分に与えられた状況や環境で、限られた資源や能力を活かして現実的に行動すること。 / 自分の手持ちの条件や資源に基づいて最善を尽くすこと。

仕事を失って小さなアパートに引っ越した後、彼は与えられた状況で最善を尽くすことにして貯金に集中した。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) To use the resources which one actually has available; to operate realistically, within the limits of one's circumstances.

"Don't you care. Play the hand that's dealt you and let the boss worry."

plays the hand one is dealt

（ present singular third-person ）

playing the hand one is dealt

（ participle present ）

played the hand one was dealt

（ participle past ）

played the hand one was dealt

（ past ）