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jouer cartes sur table
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
1. (figurative) (to speak honestly)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. to lay one's cards on the table (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Franck voulait un avis sincère, alors j'ai joué cartes sur table.Franck wanted a sincere opinion, so I laid my cards on the table.
b. to put one's cards on the table (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Tu devrais jouer cartes sur table et dire à Lisa ce que tu penses de ce projet.You should put your cards on the table and tell Lisa what you think of this project.
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