Phrase guide

chest one's cards

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To hold one's hand close to one's chest so that other players cannot see the cards.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: literal

Topics: card-games, games

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verb

Meaning 2

To be careful and reticent about sharing information about one's resources and intentions.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly, figuratively

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