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in_the_loop_001 a hidden but effective means of winning a conflict The expression originates from some forms of the card game poker, in which players have both community cards and private (“hole”) cards in their hands. To have an ace in one’s private hand means that one can win the game without others suspecting ahead of time.

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ACE IN THE HOLE The other team thinks they can win this basketball game, but that’s only because we haven’t put our best player in yet. He’s our ace in the hole.It looked like the politician would lose the debate until he brought up his ace in the hole, an argument that nobody could refute.

Id	in_the_loop_001
Idiom	ACE IN THE HOLE
Definition	a hidden but effective means of winning a conflict
Examples	The other team thinks they can win this basketball game, but that’s only because we haven’t put our best player in yet. He’s our ace in the hole. It looked like the politician would lose the debate until he brought up his ace in the hole, an argument that nobody could refute.
Extra Info	The expression originates from some forms of the card game poker, in which players have both community cards and private (“hole”) cards in their hands. To have an ace in one’s private hand means that one can win the game without others suspecting ahead of time.

Ace Hole Means Win Game Cards Private Loop