hold all the cards

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   to be able to control a particular situation because you have an advantage over other people

   You think you hold all the cards because you can do whatever you want in this world

In the movies · 2

• You think you hold all the cards because you can do whatever you want in this worldThe Matrix Resurrections2021
• How many did you killJohn Wick: Chapter 42023
• ...which means I alone hold all the cards.The Descendants2011
• Oh! Emily, I hold all the cards here.A Simple Favor2018
• And at the moment, she holds all the cards so when she says jump, I have to...The Gift2015

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• give their cards
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• tip your hand
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