- in the hole N. Amer.
- in the hole N. Amer.informalin debt.→ hold-ups
English new terms dictionary. 2014.
in the hole N. Amer.
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ace in the hole — 1. : an ace when it is a player s hole card in stud poker 2. : an effective or decisive argument or resource held in reserve * * * 1. Poker. an ace dealt and held face down, esp. in stud poker. 2. an advantage or a resource kept back until the… … Useful english dictionary
ace in the hole — 1. Poker. an ace dealt and held face down, esp. in stud poker. 2. an advantage or a resource kept back until the proper opportunity presents itself: His ace in the hole is his political influence. [1920 25, Amer.] * * * … Universalium
hole — noun 1》 an empty space in a solid body or surface. ↘an aperture. ↘a cavity on a golf course into which the ball must be hit. 2》 informal a small or unpleasant place. ↘an awkward situation. 3》 a flaw in a plan or argument. 4》 Physics a … English new terms dictionary
hole card — noun 1. any assets that are concealed until they can be used advantageously • Hypernyms: ↑assets 2. (poker) a playing card dealt face down and not revealed until the showdown • Topics: ↑stud, ↑stud poker • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
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hole card — 1. Stud Poker. the card dealt face down in the first round of a deal. 2. something held in reserve until it can be used to advantage. [1905 10, Amer.] * * * … Universalium
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