How to Pronounce "play with a full deck"
expression
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfʊɫ/ /ˈdɛk
PLAY with uh FULL DEK
plˈeɪ/ /wˈɪð/ /æɪ/ /fˈʊl/ /dˈɛk
play WITH uh FULL DEK
Definition
To be mentally sound and think clearly; commonly used to say that someone is sensible and not crazy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfʊɫ/ /ˈdɛk
British English
plˈeɪ/ /wˈɪð/ /æɪ/ /fˈʊl/ /dˈɛk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY with uh FULL DEK
UK
play WITH uh FULL DEK
Listen in Context
People say she plays with a full deck because she always makes smart decisions.
I trust him because he plays with a full deck.
Don't worry, he plays with a full deck and knows what he's doing.
After talking to her, it's clear she plays with a full deck—she's sharp!