内容简介

在各种 “card（纸牌）” 游戏中，如何获得更多信息往往是胜负的关键。因此，短语 “put your cards on the table” 就用 “把所有牌都亮在桌面上，摊牌” 来比喻 “开诚布公，告诉他人自己的真实想法”。看视频，学习四个包含 “cards” 的实用短语。

用法总结

1. “play your cards right” 办事高明，处理得当

• I brought cake into the office today, so if you play your cards right, I might give you some.

• If you play your cards right, you might get promoted this year.

2. “put or lay your cards on the table” 摊牌，开诚布公

• OK everyone, cards on the table. Do we want to continue with this project or not?

• Let's put our cards on the table and discuss the budget honestly.

3. “keep or hold your cards close to your chest” 对…守口如瓶，不露声色

• I tried talking to him, but he's keeping his cards very close to his chest.

• She's holding her cards close to her chest about the new job offer.

4. “on the cards” 很可能发生，大概率会发生

• A concert tour from my favourite artist might be on the cards this year. Fingers crossed!

• A price increase is definitely on the cards for next month.