hole card
The term "hole card" originates from poker and has been adopted metaphorically to describe hidden advantages.
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Definition
B2Poker
(gaming)A card dealt face down to a player, which only they can see until the showdown.
Example
- He was confident in his hand because he had a strong hole card.
C1General
(metaphorical)A hidden advantage or piece of information reserved for a strategic moment.
Example
- She kept her qualifications as her hole card during the job interview.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hole card":
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