How to Pronounce "hold all the aces"
expression
HOHLD awl thuh/thee AY-siz
HOHLD awl thuh/thee AY-siz
Definition
To be in a very strong or advantageous position, especially when you have all the important resources or power in a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈeɪsɪz
British English
hˈəʊld/ /ˈɔːl/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈeɪsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD awl thuh/thee AY-siz
UK
HOHLD awl thuh/thee AY-siz
Listen in Context
In this deal, the company holds all the aces.
When it comes to negotiations, she really holds all the aces.
The team holds all the aces after scoring two quick goals.
Now that you know their secret, you hold all the aces.