English Explanatory Dictionary

ace in the hole

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of ace up one's sleeve.

Pronunciation

en-au-ace in the hole.ogg

Word forms

ace in the hole aces in the hole

Etymology

From stud poker in which there is one unknown card called the hole card, referring to the optimum hole card being an ace.

Synonyms

ace up one's sleeve
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