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he needed hard evidence, and to get it he would have to show his hand
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
show one's hand — {v. phr.} To reveal or exhibit one s true and hitherto hidden purpose. * /Only after becoming Chancellor of Germany did Adolf Hitler really show his hand and reveal that he intended to take over other countries./ … Dictionary of American idioms
show one's hand — {v. phr.} To reveal or exhibit one s true and hitherto hidden purpose. * /Only after becoming Chancellor of Germany did Adolf Hitler really show his hand and reveal that he intended to take over other countries./ … Dictionary of American idioms
show one's hand — ► show one s hand (or cards) disclose one s plans. Main Entry: ↑show … English terms dictionary
show one's hand — idi show one s hand, to disclose one s true motives … From formal English to slang
show one's hand (or cards) — disclose one s plans. → shoveler … English new terms dictionary
show one's hand — also show one s cards phrasal 1. to display one s cards faceup 2. to declare one s intentions or reveal one s resources … New Collegiate Dictionary
show\ one's\ hand — v. phr. To reveal or exhibit one s true and hitherto hidden purpose. Only after becoming Chancellor of Germany did Adolf Hitler really show his hand and reveal that he intended to take over other countries … Словарь американских идиом
show one's hand — reveal one s cards … English contemporary dictionary
show one's cards — ► show one s hand (or cards) disclose one s plans. Main Entry: ↑show … English terms dictionary
show one's cards — phrasal see show one s hand … New Collegiate Dictionary
