Somebody’s best/strongest/winning card

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noun

Someone's strongest advantage or most effective resource.

Her practical experience in the field was her winning card during the job interview.
Visual representation of "somebody’s best/strongest/winning card" - Someone's strongest advantage or most effective resource

Often appears as...

  • play one's best card
  • hold one's best card

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Idiomatic

noun

The most effective strategy in a game or activity.

His aggressive style of playing is often his strongest card in a poker game.
Visual representation of "somebody’s best/strongest/winning card" - The most effective strategy in a game or activity

Often appears as...

  • play one's strongest card
  • hold one's strongest card

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Colloquial

noun

The advantage someone uses to ensure they get what they want.

My brother always uses his charm as his best card when negotiating.
Visual representation of "somebody’s best/strongest/winning card" - The advantage someone uses to ensure they get what they want

Often appears as...

  • use one's best card
  • have one's best card

Usage tips

Idiomatic

noun

Someone's strongest advantage or most effective resource.

Her practical experience in the field was her winning card during the job interview.
Visual representation of "somebody’s best/strongest/winning card" - Someone's strongest advantage or most effective resource

Often appears as...

  • play one's best card
  • hold one's best card

Usage tips

Idiomatic

noun

The most effective strategy in a game or activity.

His aggressive style of playing is often his strongest card in a poker game.
Visual representation of "somebody’s best/strongest/winning card" - The most effective strategy in a game or activity

Often appears as...

  • play one's strongest card
  • hold one's strongest card

Usage tips

Colloquial

noun

The advantage someone uses to ensure they get what they want.

My brother always uses his charm as his best card when negotiating.
Visual representation of "somebody’s best/strongest/winning card" - The advantage someone uses to ensure they get what they want

Often appears as...

  • use one's best card
  • have one's best card

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Context Matters

Used in situations where the advantage is critical to success, like job interviews or competitions.

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His knowledge of international law was his winning card that landed him the position.
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Not Literal

It's metaphorical, implying a hidden strength, not an actual playing card.

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In debates, her quick thinking is always her best card.
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