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

Investors have been worried about a laundry list of issues, including regulatory changes, economic prospects and whether there’s simply much more room to convert cash-based payments over to cards.

From MarketWatch

“Netflix played their cards well; however, Paramount played their cards perfectly,” said Jonathan Miller, chief executive of Integrated Media Co.

From Los Angeles Times

Other deals focusing on increasing supply of crude oil and gas from Canada are also on the cards.

From BBC

Sunset gave detailed report cards for each bank, with notes from client experiences.

From MarketWatch

"I want to explain to the Europeans that they have such strong cards... to help us to release the country," said Tikhanovskaya.

From Barron's