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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Analysts were divided as to whether a deal could be on the cards during this visit.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
When we switched to email, he wrote me a letter asking what happened to the 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
Kerr's future is unknown though sources close to the player have suggested a return to the National Women's Soccer League in the United States is on the cards.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
“Five of clubs, did you say? Afraid I don’t have time for cards today, not with this baby of mine chug-chug-chugging ’round the bend.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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