Put cards on the table In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "put cards on the table", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2021-03-26 11:03

Meaning of Put cards on the table (redirected from lay (one's) cards on the table )

Lay (one's) cards on the table Verb + object/complement

If you lay your cards on the table, you tell people about your plans, intentions, opinion or feelings, etc.in a clear honest way.

I think it's time I lay my cards on the table, and tell you what I'm thinking about this problem.

He decided to lay his cards on the table.

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to lay/put one's cards on the table

If you lay/put your cards on the table, you tell people about your plans, intentions, opinion or feelings, etc.in a clear honest way.

Grammar and Usage of Lay (one's) cards on the table

Verb Forms

  • lays (one's) cards on the table
  • laid (one's) cards on the table
  • laying (one's) cards on the table

The verb "lay" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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