Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
show-your-hand
idiom
ˈʃoʊ jər hænd
Definition
To reveal your intentions or plans, especially in a situation where someone might prefer to keep them secret.
Examples
- In negotiations, it’s often a mistake to show your hand too early, as it gives the other party leverage.
- When discussing our future plans, she decided to show her hand and told us about her promotion hopes.
- He never shows his hand during poker games; keeping his strategies secret has always given him the upper hand.
Meaning
The phrase ‘show your hand’ typically refers to the act of disclosing one’s true thoughts or strategies in a discussion or negotiation, which can lead to vulnerabilities or advantages depending on the context.
Synonyms
- reveal one’s strategy
- disclose intentions
- give away one’s position
