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lay one’s cards on the table

lay one’s cards on the table (lei wans karz on de teibol)

Idiom Honesty

Signification

to be open and honest about one’s intentions or feelings

être ouvert et honnête sur ses intentions ou sentiments (etre ouvert et honnete sur ses intentions ou sentiments)

Phrases d'exemple

"It’s time to lay our cards on the table and discuss the issue."

"Il est temps de mettre nos cartes sur la table et de discuter de la question." (Il est temps de mettre nos cartes sur la table et de discuter de la question.)

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to verify that someone or something is doing well

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to be in a position of leadership or power

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to actively try to achieve your ambitions

climb the ladder

to move up in position or success, especially in a career

beyond one's control

not under one’s power or influence