A proverb meaning that in dangerous or hopeless situations, retreating or avoiding conflict is often the wiser choice; discretion is the better part of valor.
試合で相手が圧倒的に強いときは、無理をせず逃げるが勝ちだ。
When your opponent is overwhelmingly strong in a match, it's better not to force it — discretion is the better part of valor.
討論が感情的になって手に負えなくなったら、深追いせずに退く。逃げるが勝ちだよ。
If a debate becomes too emotional and uncontrollable, pull back instead of digging in. Sometimes retreating is the wiser move.
危険なプロジェクトにこだわらずに撤退する判断をした。逃げるが勝ちの場合もある。
I decided to withdraw rather than cling to a risky project. Sometimes retreating is the winning choice.