to withdraw from any enterprise or venture that appears to be on a downturn, while you yourself still can keep any personal gains.
-from the poker (or similiar betting
game involving playing cards) term, where one takes their remaining
chips, representing the amount of money they have left, and trades them in for their value in
cash.
"at the rate your shares in the company are going, as your financial advisor, I would
seriously suggest you consider cashing in your
chips. Sell them off while they are still worth
something!"