CARD: idioms
Phrase
to be in control of a situation and have the power to make decisions
hold all the cards
We have to accept the buyer's terms for the sale. They hold all the cards.
We have to accept the buyer's terms for the sale. They hold all the cards.
Phrase
to keep your plans and ideas hidden from other people
holding her cards close to her chest
I'm not sure what she's planning for the big party. She's holding her cards close to her chest.
I'm not sure what she's planning for the big party. She's holding her cards close to her chest.
Phrase
certain or likely to happen in the future
in the cards
I wanted the social media marketing position really badly, but It doesn't look like it's in the cards. The company didn't call me back.
I wanted the social media marketing position really badly, but It doesn't look like it's in the cards. The company didn't call me back.
Phrase
to do things in an intelligent and well-planned way
play my cards right
If I play my cards right, I'll be the manager of our office next year.
If I play my cards right, I'll be the manager of our office next year.
Phrase
to be honest and tell others your thoughts, feelings, etc.
put my cards on the table
I'm going to put my cards on the table this weekend and tell Kate I love her.
I'm going to put my cards on the table this weekend and tell Kate I love her.