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idiomshow/tip your handto let other people know your plans in a situation where this might give them an advantage, for example when you are competing:The general always waited for his enemies to show their hand before committing his forces.There's no need to tip our hand at this stage of the negotiations.NoteIf you show your hand in a game of cards, you let other people see which cards you are holding. This gives them the advantage of knowing what you are likely to do next in the game.
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