Show your hand Meaning in English
expression
ˈʃoʊ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhænd
SHOH yur HAND
ʃˈəʊ/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈænd
SHOH yaw HAND
Definition
To reveal your true intentions or plans, often before you have to, especially in a competitive or strategic situation like a game or negotiation.
Usage & Nuances
Idiom from card games—used for negotiation, business, or strategy. Usually informal; implies revealing your strategy too soon. Similar to 'give away your secrets.' Rarely used literally.
Spanish: mostrar tus cartas - revelar tus intencionesPortuguese (BR): mostrar suas cartas - revelar suas intençõesPortuguese (PT): mostrar as tuas cartas - revelar as tuas intençõesChinese (Simplified): 露出底牌 - 暴露意图Chinese (Traditional): 露出底牌 - 暴露意圖Hindi: अपनी चाल/इरादा दिखानाArabic: كشف أوراقك - إظهار نواياكBengali: আপনার প্রকৃত উদ্দেশ্য প্রকাশ করুন - গোপন পরিকল্পনা উন্মোচন করুনRussian: раскрыть свои карты - показать свои намеренияJapanese: 手の内を明かすVietnamese: lộ ý định thật sự - để lộ bàiKorean: 속내를 드러내다 - 전략을 밝히다Turkish: kozunu göstermek - niyetini belli etmekUrdu: اپنے ارادے ظاہر کرنا - اپنے پتے دکھاناIndonesian: membuka kartu - memperlihatkan niat sebenarnya
Example Sentences
He didn't want to show his hand during the meeting.
basic
Don't show your hand too early in the game.
basic
If you show your hand, others will know your plan.
basic
I'm not ready to show my hand just yet.
natural
She accidentally showed her hand and lost her advantage.
natural
Let’s wait and see what they do before we show our hand.
natural