How to Pronounce "play all your cards"
expression
PLAY awl yor / yoorr KARZ
play AWL yaw KARZ
Definition
To reveal all your ideas, plans, or advantages, especially in a situation where you want to win or succeed. Often used when someone stops holding back and shows everything they have.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈkɑɹdz
British English
plˈeɪ/ /ˈɔːl/ /jˈɔː/ /kˈɑːdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY awl yor / yoorr KARZ
UK
play AWL yaw KARZ
Listen in Context
It's not smart to play all your cards at the beginning of the negotiation.
She decided to play all her cards to get the promotion.
I won't play all my cards until I know what he's planning.
If you play all your cards now, you might lose your advantage.