Como Pronunciar "hold the cards"
expression
HOHLD thuh KARZ
HOHLD thuh KAHDZ
Definição
To be in a position of power or control in a situation, often because you have important information or resources that others don’t.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɑɹdz
Inglês Britânico
hˈəʊld/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈɑːdz
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
HOHLD thuh KARZ
UK
HOHLD thuh KAHDZ
Ouça em Contexto
She holds the cards in this negotiation.
If you hold the cards, you can decide what happens next.
Right now, the company holds the cards over its competitors.
It looks like Sam really holds the cards this time, so we have to wait for his decision.