
By Vernalee
"What cards are you holding" means, figuratively, "What information or advantages do you have that you are not revealing? - essentially asking someone what their true intentions or hidden plans are in a situation, as if they are holding playing cards close to their chest and not showing them to others.
Key points about this phrase:
Playing cards analogy:
This idiom draws on the idea of a card game, where players keep their cards hidden until they play them, representing secrets or unknown factors.
Power dynamic:
"Holding the cards" implies having control or power in a situation because you possess important information that others don't. "
Are you predictable? Sometimes, it is equally important to not show your hand. Everyone doesn’t need to know your next move.
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