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card of ten

idiom

A bold front, an instance of standing one's ground.


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  1. 01

    a hundred and ten percent

    A level of effort beyond what one can usually sustain; great exertion.

  2. 02

    Cock and Hen

    [Cockney slang]ten

  3. 03

    count to ten

    An expression used to describe or recommend a process for pausing to regain one's composure when one is on the verge of losing one's temper.

  4. 04

    drawing card

    Synonym of drawcard (“something that attracts patronage to a place or an event”).

  5. 05

    five will get you ten

    I strongly believe.

  6. 06

    get out of jail free card

    A certain privilege or advantage that provides relief from an undesirable situation or immunity from punishment or consequences.

  7. 07

    handbags at ten paces

    Synonym of handbags at dawn (“a catty squabble”).

  8. 08

    mark someone's card

    To forcefully correct someone's behaviour.

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