English Explanatory Dictionary

hold the cards

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To be in a strong position, possessing significant advantages over someone else; to be in control of a situation involving multiple parties.

Pronunciation

en-au-hold the cards.ogg

Word forms

hold the cards holds the cards holding the cards held the cards hold all the cards

Synonyms

hold all the aces hold the aces

Related words

the upper hand whip hand
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