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The Definition:
ace in the hole
1 : an ace dealt face down to a player (as in stud poker) and not exposed until the showdown
2 : an effective and decisive argument or resource held in reserve
Editor's Note:
"Ace in the hole is a phrase that's both familiar and vague – but its meaning becomes clear when you read the first definition (the one that talks about actual playing cards) along with the second more metaphorical one."
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