ace in the hole

ace in the hole definition

☆ ace in the hole

  1. Stud Poker an ace dealt and kept face down until the deal is over
  2. Slang any advantage held in reserve until needed

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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