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French
Etymology
Literally, “to have the cards in the hand”.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /a.vwaʁ le kaʁ.t‿ɑ̃ mɛ̃/
Verb
avoir les cartes en main
- (figuratively) to hold the cards, to hold all the aces (to be in a strong position, possessing significant advantages over someone else)
- (figuratively) to have everything one needs to do something, to deal with a situation, a problem
- avoir toutes les cartes en main pour prendre une décision ― to have all that is necessary to make a decision
- avoir toutes les cartes en main pour réussir ― to have all that is needed to succeed
Usage notes
- In sense 2, chiefly used with toutes: avoir toutes les cartes en main.