floodedadjective
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Idioms
somebody’s best/strongest/winning cardsomething that gives somebody an advantage over other people in a particular situation
the cards/odds are stacked against youyou are unlikely to succeed because the conditions are not good for you
the cards/odds are stacked in your favouryou are likely to succeed because the conditions are good and you have an advantage
get your cards(British English, old-fashioned, informal)to be told to leave a job
give somebody their cards(British English, old-fashioned, informal)to make somebody leave their job
have a card up your sleeveto have an idea, a plan, etc. that will give you an advantage in a particular situation and that you keep secret until it is needed
hold all the cards(informal)to be able to control a particular situation because you have an advantage over other people
hold/keep/play your cards close to your chestto keep your ideas, plans, etc. secret
lay/put your cards on the tableto tell somebody honestly what your plans, ideas, etc. are
on the cards(informal)likely to happen
The merger has been on the cards for some time now. play the… cardto mention a particular subject, idea or quality in order to gain an advantage
He accused his opponent of playing the immigration card during the campaign. play your cards rightto deal successfully with a particular situation so that you achieve some advantage or something that you want
If you play your cards right, the job could be yours when she leaves. show your cards/handto make your plans or intentions known