ACE IN THE HOLE


Meaning of ACE IN THE HOLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ phrasal ]

1. : an ace dealt face down to a player (as in stud poker) and not exposed until the showdown

2. : an effective and decisive argument or resource held in reserve

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.