ACE IN THE HOLE


Meaning of ACE IN THE HOLE in English

1. Poker. an ace dealt and held face down, esp. in stud poker.

2. an advantage or a resource kept back until the proper opportunity presents itself: His ace in the hole is his political influence.

[ 1920-25, Amer. ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .