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

“We have all the cards; they have none! If they want to talk, all they have to do is call!!!”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 26, 2026

This was a monumental test of Hearts' mettle and they passed it, with a world of help from Hibs and their self-destructive red cards.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

VIP guests were also set to receive commemorative items such as Trump fragrances, posters, trading cards and watches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

The White House said emissaries Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would engage in an "in-person conversation" with Iranian representatives, but Iranian state media said that direct negotiations were not in the cards.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

Without waiting for a reply, she picked up the deck and shuffled the cards.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood