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ace in the hole

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.00 in modern English

Syllables
ace in the -hole
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Synonym of ace up one's sleeve.

American usage; Informal

Example Sentences

Etymology

From stud poker in which there is one unknown card called the hole card, referring to the optimum hole card being an ace.

Usage

Inflected Forms

aces in the hole (plural)

Synonyms

ace up one's sleeve

Questions

What does ace in the hole mean?
Synonym of ace up one's sleeve.
Where does ace in the hole come from?
From stud poker in which there is one unknown card called the hole card, referring to the optimum hole card being an ace.

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