tip your hand
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tip your hand — tip (your) hand American to let other people know what you are planning to do. Rumours still abound about Saling s next project but the actress has so far refused to tip her hand. (often negative) … New idioms dictionary
tip your hand — reveal your plan, show your strategy Don t tip your hand in a game of chess. Surprise the opponent … English idioms
show your hand — phrase to let someone know what you intend to do or what methods you have of doing it In negotiations, never show your hand too early. Thesaurus: to show or express emotionssynonym Main entry: show * * * show your hand (also show your cards) … Useful english dictionary
tip hand — tip (your) hand American to let other people know what you are planning to do. Rumours still abound about Saling s next project but the actress has so far refused to tip her hand. (often negative) … New idioms dictionary
hand — hand1 [ hænd ] noun *** ▸ 1 body part at end of arm ▸ 2 help ▸ 3 clapping ▸ 4 part of clock ▸ 5 set of cards you hold ▸ 6 advantages in situation ▸ 7 someone working on farm/ship ▸ 8 handwriting ▸ 9 unit of height of horses ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) count … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
show your cards — show your ˈhand/ˈcards idiom (BrE) (NAmE tip your ˈhand) to make your plans or intentions known Main entry: ↑showidiom … Useful english dictionary
Tip — A tip (also called a gratuity) is a payment made to certain service sector workers in addition to the advertised price of the transaction. The amount of a tip is typically calculated as a percentage of the transaction value before applicable… … Wikipedia
tip — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 pointed end ADJECTIVE ▪ northern, etc. ▪ We took a bus to the northern tip of the island. ▪ pointed, sharp ▪ very … Collocations dictionary
hand — handlike, adj. /hand/, n. 1. the terminal, prehensile part of the upper limb in humans and other primates, consisting of the wrist, metacarpal area, fingers, and thumb. 2. the corresponding part of the forelimb in any of the higher vertebrates. 3 … Universalium
tip the scales — change or influence a decision, the upper hand If you speak two languages, it could tip the scales in your favor when you apply for a job … English idioms
