[hold all the
trumps] {v. phr.} To have the best chance of winning;have all the advantages;
have full control.
Most of the team wantsJohn for captain and he is the best
player. He will he elected captainbecause he holds all the trumps.
Freddy
has a quarter and I haveno money, so he holds all the trumps and can buy
whatever he wantswith it.
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