idiom
lay cards on the table
LAY KARDZ on the TAY-bul
leɪ kɑːrdz ɒn ðə ˈteɪbəlListen
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Syllable breakdown
laycardsonthetable
Dictionary meaning
be completely open and honest about one's intentions; reveal everything without hiding anything
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