内容简介
在各种 “card（纸牌）” 游戏中，如何获得更多信息往往是胜负的关键。因此，短语 “put your cards on the table” 就用 “把所有牌都亮在桌面上，摊牌” 来比喻 “开诚布公，告诉他人自己的真实想法”。看视频，学习四个包含 “cards” 的实用短语。
用法总结
1. “play your cards right” 办事高明，处理得当
- I brought cake into the office today, so if you play your cards right, I might give you some.
- If you play your cards right, you might get promoted this year.
2. “put or lay your cards on the table” 摊牌，开诚布公
- OK everyone, cards on the table. Do we want to continue with this project or not?
- Let’s put our cards on the table and discuss the budget honestly.
3. “keep or hold your cards close to your chest” 对…守口如瓶，不露声色
- I tried talking to him, but he’s keeping his cards very close to his chest.
- She’s holding her cards close to her chest about the new job offer.
4. “on the cards” 很可能发生，大概率会发生
- A concert tour from my favourite artist might be on the cards this year. Fingers crossed!
- A price increase is definitely on the cards for next month.