to play (at) cards
21play one's cards right — verb To act sensibly; to make the right moves If you play your cards right, youll get the promotion youve been waiting for …
22play one's cards right — take advantage of your opportunities If you play your cards right you will probably get a promotion soon …
23play — [plā] vi. [ME plein < OE plegan, to play, be active] 1. to move lightly, rapidly, or erratically; flutter [sunlight playing on the waves] 2. to amuse oneself, as by taking part in a game or sport; engage in recreation 3. to take active part in …
24play\ one's\ cards\ right — • play one s cards right • play one s cards well v. phr. informal To use abilities and opportunities so as to be successful; act cleverly; make the best use of your place or skills. That millionaire started with very little but showed a skill in… …
25play\ one's\ cards\ well — • play one s cards right • play one s cards well v. phr. informal To use abilities and opportunities so as to be successful; act cleverly; make the best use of your place or skills. That millionaire started with very little but showed a skill in… …
26play one's cards close to one's chest — To conceal one s full intentions ● card * * * I play (or keep) one s cards close to one s chest (or vest) informal be secretive and cautious about one s intentions II see ch …
27Cards in the hat — or Card flip is a game in which the players throw playing cards into a hat or other receptacle. [cite book|url=http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=FDH1huAGSTkC|pages=120|title=Games and Fun with Playing Cards|author=Joseph… …
28play|ing card — «PLAY ihng», a card used to play such games as poker, bridge, euchre, rummy, and pinochle, usually being one of a set of 52 cards arranged in four suits (spades, hearts, diamonds, and clubs) of 13 cards each …
29play/hold/keep your cards close to the/your chest/vest — to keep your plans, ideas, etc., hidden from other people No one knows if he s going to run for reelection. He s still playing his cards close to his chest. • • • Main Entry: ↑card …
30Play — Play, n. 1. Amusement; sport; frolic; gambols. [1913 Webster] 2. Any exercise, or series of actions, intended for amusement or diversion; a game. [1913 Webster] John naturally loved rough play. Arbuthnot. [1913 Webster] 3. The act or practice of… …
