B2 — Upper Intermediate⏳ Time & Life
Giocarsi tutte le carte
To play all one's cards
Literal Translation
"To play all one's cards"
What it means
Used when someone uses every resource or option available in a crucial situation.
Example in context
"Per ottenere quel contratto si è giocato tutte le carte."
"To get that contract he played all his cards."
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