Tip your hand Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To reveal your true intentions or plans before you have to, especially by accident or by mistake.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
This is an informal idiom from card games (like poker). Used for business, competition, or personal secrets. Common with 'without tipping your hand' (keep intentions secret). Not about physical actions—refers to revealing non-obvious information.
جمل نموذجية
He didn't want to tip his hand during the meeting.
basic
You shouldn't tip your hand before the negotiations start.
basic
The candidate accidentally tipped her hand about her plans.
basic
Careful—if you mention that, you'll tip your hand to the competition.
natural
He played it cool and didn't tip his hand about the surprise party.
natural
Investors rarely tip their hand about what they're planning next.
natural