I could tell I was in imminent danger of overplaying my hand. Casually, I switched tactics.
8 seconds sound clip from the A Christmas Story (1983) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:06:52 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- The Lone Ranger's nephew's horse?
- Meanwhile, I struggled for exactly the right BB gun hint.
- It had to be firm, but subtle.
- Flick says he saw some grizzly bears near Pulaski's candy store.
- They looked at me as if I had lobsters crawling out of my ears.
- I could tell I was in imminent danger of overplaying my hand. Casually, I switched tactics.
- Hey, Dad. I'll bet you'll never guess what I got for you for Christmas.
[...]