B1 — Intermediate💼 Work & Money
Mettere le carte in tavola
To lay one's cards on the table
Literal Translation
"To put the cards on the table"
What it means
To be transparent and honest in a business negotiation
Example in context
"È il momento di mettere le carte in tavola e discutere le condizioni reali."
"It's time to lay our cards on the table and discuss the real terms."
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