English
Etymology
from the game of bridge in which spades is the highest suit

Adverb
in spades

1. idiom to excess, a lot, considerably; without restraint

#:Last year we had almost no potatoes, but this year we're getting them in spades.

1. beyond doubt

• 2006-08-24 06:32 - Gregorydavid - /* Adverb */ replace tomatoes with potatoes

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