Phrase guide
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noun
A playing card, dealt face down, that the holder need not reveal until the showdown.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: in-plural
Topics: card-games, poker
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noun
Something held in reserve, or concealed, until it is useful.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
Qualifier: extension
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noun
(poker) a playing card dealt face down and not revealed until the showdown
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: playing card
noun
any assets that are concealed until they can be used advantageously
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: assets
History
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