cards

British  

/ kɑːdz /

noun

1. (usually functioning as singular)

   1. any game or games played with cards, esp playing cards

   2. the playing of such a game

2. an employee's national insurance and other documents held by the employer

3. to be told to leave one's employment

4. US equivalent: in the cards.  possible or likely

5. to carry out one's plans; take action (esp in the phrase play one's cards right )

6. to declare one's intentions, resources, etc

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Example Sentences

She looked at index cards some of the time, but didn't for quite a bit of it.

From Literature

Why sending Uber Eats gift cards may not be the most helpful or cost-effective way to support friends going through a rough time.

From MarketWatch

I’ve seen it three times now and I’m still amazed at Coogler’s ability to reveal his cards and still have them feel like a surprise.

From Los Angeles Times

My house, car and credit cards are paid off.

From MarketWatch

So far, this doesn’t seem to be in the cards, said Ellie Geranmayeh, Iran expert at the European Council on Foreign Relations.

From The Wall Street Journal