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

He said that settling the lawsuit was just not in the cards, even if it would’ve ended the lawsuit faster.

From Los Angeles Times

Or, in the case of credit cards, they mesmerize you with the many glamorous perks you can acquire, failing to note the debt you may accrue in the process.

From Salon

Some branded gas credit cards, like the BP Rewards Visa, the Exxon Mobil Smart Card+ and the Shell Fuel Rewards Card, may offer discounts at the pump and perks like cash back at convenience stores.

From MarketWatch

As it weighs further chip allotments to Super Micro, Nvidia holds all the cards.

From The Wall Street Journal

If rolling meatballs is not in the cards on a weeknight, no worry.

From Salon