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put your cards on the table

PUT yor KARDZ on the TAY-bul

pʊt jɔːr kɑːrdz ɒn ðə ˈteɪbəl

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putyourcardsonthetable

Dictionary meaning

be completely open and honest about your intentions and what you want from a negotiation

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