Tip your hand
verb
To reveal your secrets or intentions unintentionally.
He tipped his hand when he started asking about investment opportunities, making it clear he had some extra money to spend.
Often appears as...
- don't tip your hand
- accidentally tip your hand
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To reveal your secrets or intentions unintentionally.
He tipped his hand when he started asking about investment opportunities, making it clear he had some extra money to spend.
Often appears as...
- don't tip your hand
- accidentally tip your hand
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Strategic Use
Use the phrase to describe a situation where someone might reveal plans or strategies inadvertently.
In negotiations, it's important not to tip your hand too early.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid In Poker
In poker or similar games, avoid using it literally; it's a figurative phrase for non-gaming contexts.
He has a poker face; you cannot tell if he's about to tip his hand.
Pro Tip 3/3Unintentional Disclosure
It focuses on revealing information you meant to keep secret, usually by mistake.
Sarah tipped her hand when she mentioned the surprise party.
Pro Tip 1/3Strategic Use
Use the phrase to describe a situation where someone might reveal plans or strategies inadvertently.
In negotiations, it's important not to tip your hand too early.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid In Poker
In poker or similar games, avoid using it literally; it's a figurative phrase for non-gaming contexts.
He has a poker face; you cannot tell if he's about to tip his hand.
Pro Tip 3/3Unintentional Disclosure
It focuses on revealing information you meant to keep secret, usually by mistake.
Sarah tipped her hand when she mentioned the surprise party.
Pro Tip 1/3Strategic Use
Use the phrase to describe a situation where someone might reveal plans or strategies inadvertently.
In negotiations, it's important not to tip your hand too early.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid In Poker
In poker or similar games, avoid using it literally; it's a figurative phrase for non-gaming contexts.
He has a poker face; you cannot tell if he's about to tip his hand.
Pro Tip 3/3Unintentional Disclosure
It focuses on revealing information you meant to keep secret, usually by mistake.
Sarah tipped her hand when she mentioned the surprise party.
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