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Meaning of ace in the hole | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

Synonym of ace up one's sleeve.

US, idiomatic, informal

Examples

“Our ace in the hole left our opponents stupefied; it isn't every day that an NBA star plays street basketball.”

“You didn't think I'd risk losing the battle for Gotham's soul in a fistfight with you? No. You need an ace in the hole. Mine's Harvey.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

ACE inhibitor ace K ace of aces ace of clubs ace of diamonds ace of hearts