cards
Britishnoun
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(usually functioning as singular)
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any game or games played with cards, esp playing cards
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the playing of such a game
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an employee's national insurance and other documents held by the employer
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to be told to leave one's employment
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US equivalent: in the cards. possible or likely
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to carry out one's plans; take action (esp in the phrase play one's cards right )
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to declare one's intentions, resources, etc
Example Sentences
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The Fed’s benchmark rate most directly affects short-term borrowing such as credit cards and auto loans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Higher interest rates make borrowing more expensive for people wanting to secure loans, mortgages and credit cards, but can lead to better returns on savings.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
It noted a more than 60% uplift in volume from debit cards and tap-to-pay options, while buy-now-pay-later volume rose 26%.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Qantas's "Project Sunrise" using ultra long-haul planes has been on the cards for the past nine years -- but has been repeatedly delayed.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
“That’s all right. I have to get up anyway. Tomorrow the new ration cards come.”
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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