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lay one's cards on the table

[lay one's cards on the table] or [lay down one's cards] or [put one's cards on the table] {v. phr.}, {informal} To let someone know your position and interest openly; […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

play one's cards right

[play one's cards right] or [play one's cards well] {v. phr.}, {informal} To use abilities and opportunities so as to be successful; act cleverly; make the best use of your […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

flash card

[flash card] {n.} A card with numbers or words on it that is used in teaching, a class. * /The teacher used flash cards to drill the class in addition./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

in the cards

[in the cards] also [on the cards] {adj. phr.}, {informal} To be expected; likely to happen; foreseeable; predictable. * /It was in the cards for the son to succeed his […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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pillar of society

[pillar of society] {n. phr.} A leading figure who contributes to the support and the well-being of his/her society; a person […]

politics

[politics] See: [PLAY POLITICS].

как без рук

[как без рук] {adv. phr.} [kak bez `ruk] {literary} like whithout hands {colloquial} almost helpless, not capable […]

George Kaufman

U.S. playwright, in letter to his daughter Try everything in life except incest and square dancing.