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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And no amount of Gianni Infantino or mysteriously suspended red cards can ever take that away.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Such was their success rate some thought telepathy actually was at work - but the pair later revealed there was a mirror in the studio and they could see the other's cards.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Protesters are inviting soccer fans to join them in issuing referee-style red cards during the World Cup final.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
Sir Keir Starmer's flagship plan for digital ID cards will be scrapped by the incoming prime minister, the Sunday Telegraph reports.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
At one point, when we were on an empty street, Hugo reached into the satchel and took the cards from me.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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