ACE-HOLE
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ace in the hole
noun
1.
Poker. an ace dealt and held face down, especially 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.
Origin:
1920–25, Americanism
1920–25, Americanism
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ace in the hole definition
A hidden advantage or resource kept in reserve until needed: “The coach was certain that his new trick play would turn out to be his ace in the hole.” This term comes from the game of stud poker, in which one or more cards are turned face down, or “in the hole,” as bets are placed. The ace is the card with the highest value.
The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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Ace-hole
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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