Phrase guide
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Having suffered net losses; in debt.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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Of a card ("the hole card") which is dealt face down and thus unknown to all but its holder; hence (idiomatic) in reserve; in particular ace in the hole.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: stud poker
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History
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