in spades

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English

Playing cards of the spades suit

Etymology

From the card game of bridge, in which spades is the highest suit. Perhaps influenced by phrases with similar meaning, in spadefuls or in spate.

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in spades

  1. (idiomatic) In large quantities; to a high degree; to excess, without restraint.
    Last year we harvested almost no potatoes, but this year we're getting them in spades.
    Synonyms: in droves, abundantly, but good
  2. (idiomatic) Beyond doubt.

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