play the something card
idiomTo mention something to obtain some advantage in conversation.
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a little of something goes a long way
Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.
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card of ten
A bold front, an instance of standing one's ground.
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chalk something up to experience
To take a lesson from a bad outcome instead of grieving it.
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child's play
Something particularly easy or simple.
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drawing card
Synonym of drawcard (“something that attracts patronage to a place or an event”).
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get out of jail free card
A certain privilege or advantage that provides relief from an undesirable situation or immunity from punishment or consequences.
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get something over with
To proceed to do something as soon as possible, especially so as to have something unpleasant behind oneself.
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give someone something to think about
To threaten or provide a challenge to.