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

Analysts were divided as to whether a deal could be on the cards during this visit.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

This gave me an opportunity to make these little cards.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Today’s consumers are inundated with the pleas of businesses to sign up for member clubs, loyalty programs, discount cards and more.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

Brent Kochuba, founder of SpotGamma, believes a deeper pullback could be in the cards as investors await Nvidia’s earnings after the bell on Wednesday — an event that’s been known to move markets.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

I go to the cupboard and fetch a pack of cards, and then I bring a table over to the window and put it in between us.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler