English

Etymology
From stud poker in which there is one unknown card called the "hole card;" referring to the optimum "hole card" being an ace.

Noun
en-noun|sgace in the hole|places in the hole

1. context|idiom|colloquial|USA, a hidden or secret strength or unrevealed advantage

#: Our ace in the hole left our opponents stupified; it isn't every day that an NBA star plays street basketball.

See also
ace up one's sleeve
trick up one's sleeve

tr:ace in the hole

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