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21put one's cards on the table — put (or lay) one s cards on the table be completely open and honest in declaring one s resources, intentions, or attitude …
22lay — 1 /leI/ verb the past tense of lie 1 2 verb past tense and past participle laid 1 PUT SB/STH DOWN (transitive always + adv/prep) to put someone or something down carefully into a flat position: lay sth in/on/under etc: Laying my coat carefully on …
23lay one's cards on the table — speak frankly, be honest, not hold back …
24lay one's cards on the table — Make a full statement of one s position, concealing nothing …
25lay\ down\ one's\ cards — • lay one s cards on the table • lay down one s cards • put one s cards on the table v. phr. informal To let someone know your position and interest openly; deal honestly; act without trickery or secrets. In talking about buying the property,… …
26The Pale Horse (novel) — The Pale Horse   Dust jack …
27The Game of Champions — is a strategic two person game played with a standard deck of cards. It is based on the premise and simplicity of the popular card game War, but introduces strategy and logic similar to Chess. All ties are settled with a match of Roshambo (Rock,… …
28The Mysterious Affair at Styles —   …
29lay, lie — Lay means to place and is a transitive verb requiring an object. Lie, in the context here, means to recline, is intransitive, and takes no object. I shall lay the rug on the floor. Please lie down here. The principal parts of lay are lay, laid,… …
30The Sims 3 — Developer(s) The Sims Studio Publisher(s) Electronic Arts …
