Phrase guide

show one's cards

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To reveal something known to oneself but previously concealed from others, especially regarding one's own plans or resources.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: show one's hand

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: näyttää korttinsa — to reveal
  • Polish: wykładać karty na stół — to reveal
  • Polish: wyłożyć karty na stół — to reveal
  • Russian: раскры́ть ка́рты (raskrýtʹ kárty) — to reveal
  • Vietnamese: trình làng — to reveal