| 词汇 | put your cards on the table |
| 释义 | Idiom put your cards on the tablelay/put (your) cards on the table to tell someone honestly what you think or what you plan to do.I'll put my cards on the table: I don't like the way you've been behaving.She thought it was time to put her cards on the table and tell him that she had no intention of marrying him. put (one's) cards on the tableTo reveal something that one has kept hidden, such as one's motives, intentions, opinion, etc.; to be very candid. A reference to player in a card game revealing the cards that they were holding. You deserve honesty, so I'm going to put my cards on the table: I can't offer you this job, but we may have another position that you'd be good for. Brian says he starts every relationship by putting his cards on the table—that way there's no secrets. put (or lay) your cards on the tablebe completely open and honest in declaring your resources, intentions, or attitude.put/lay your ˈcards on the table(informal) talk honestly and openly about your thoughts and intentions, especially when these have been secret until now: It’s time I put my cards on the table; I can’t afford the price you’re asking. |
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