How to Pronounce "hold all the cards"
expression
HOHLD awl thuh KARZ
HOHLD awl thuh KAHZ
Definition
To be in complete control of a situation or have all the advantages compared to others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɑɹdz
British English
hˈəʊld/ /ˈɔːl/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈɑːdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD awl thuh KARZ
UK
HOHLD awl thuh KAHZ
Listen in Context
She holds all the cards in these negotiations.
Right now, the company holds all the cards.
If you finish all your work early, you hold all the cards.
Don't worry, we hold all the cards going into this meeting.