shuffle the cards
The phrase "shuffle the cards" can be used both literally, in the context of card games, and figuratively, in various organizational or procedural contexts.
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Definition
B1Gaming
(literal)To mix the order of a deck of playing cards to ensure randomness before dealing.
Example
- Before starting the game, you need to shuffle the cards thoroughly.
B2Business
(figurative)To reorganize the structure or roles within an organization.
Example
- The company decided to shuffle the cards to improve efficiency.
B2General
(figurative)To introduce randomness or unpredictability into a process or situation.
Example
- The new manager likes to shuffle the cards to keep things interesting.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "shuffle the cards":
riffle shuffleplay with a full deckdeal a handcold deckjumble upshake up