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hold all the aces What does hold all the aces mean?
have all the advantages (from the ace which is the most
valuable card in many card games)
have all the advantages (from the ace which is the most valuable card in many card games)The employer held all the aces when they began to negotiate with the small union.
hold all the aces What does hold all the aces mean?
to have all the advantages (the ace is the most valuable card in many card games)
The company held all the aces when it began to negotiate with the small union.
hold all the aces What does hold all the aces mean?
to have the best chance of winning, to have full control
I think that I hold all the aces in my dispute with the company.