to show one's hand (
1show one's hand — {v. phr.} To reveal or exhibit one s true and hitherto hidden purpose. * /Only after becoming Chancellor of Germany did Adolf Hitler really show his hand and reveal that he intended to take over other countries./ …
2show one's hand — {v. phr.} To reveal or exhibit one s true and hitherto hidden purpose. * /Only after becoming Chancellor of Germany did Adolf Hitler really show his hand and reveal that he intended to take over other countries./ …
3show one's hand — ► show one s hand (or cards) disclose one s plans. Main Entry: ↑show …
4show one's hand (or cards) — disclose one s plans. → shoveler …
5show one's hand — phrasal 1. : to display one s cards faceup 2. : to declare one s intentions or reveal one s resources * * * show one s hand To expose one s purpose • • • Main Entry: ↑hand * * * (in a card game) reveal one s cards ■ figurative disclose one s… …
6show one's hand — idi show one s hand, to disclose one s true motives …
7show one's hand — also show one s cards phrasal 1. to display one s cards faceup 2. to declare one s intentions or reveal one s resources …
8show\ one's\ hand — v. phr. To reveal or exhibit one s true and hitherto hidden purpose. Only after becoming Chancellor of Germany did Adolf Hitler really show his hand and reveal that he intended to take over other countries …
9show one's hand — reveal one s cards …
10show one's cards — ► show one s hand (or cards) disclose one s plans. Main Entry: ↑show …
