Idiom – Play Ace
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Play One’s Ace – Idiom of the Day for IELTS Speaking
Meaning
use one’s best resource/weapon
Example
It’s time to play our ace and put our strongest player.
Exercise
A. Complete the following sentences by filling in the appropriate idioms.
went for broke playing its ace putting our cards on the table
rock-bottom sweetened the deal
1. We’re_________________. We want to buy this company and put our own management team.
2. One of our competitors is ______________ to stage a hostile takeover of our company.
3. The company _________ after failing to find new investors.
4. The shops ___________ by giving a 10% discount on all items.
5. The $16 million amount for a house and lot in the center of the city is a _______ offer.
B. Make sentences using the learned idiom and write it down in the comment box below
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Posted on Aug 16, 2016
Another correct answer from you, Ilkay!
You’re doing excellent job!
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ilkay
Posted on Aug 15, 2016
Are these answers right?
1.putting our cards on the table
2.playing its ace
3.went for broke
4.sweetened the deal
5.rock-bottom
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