The phrase likely dates back to the 19th century when gambling was a popular pastime, and people frequently used card-related expressions in everyday language. Over time, the phrase "have the aces" has been adopted in broader contexts to describe any situation where someone holds a position of power or advantage.

What is the origin of the idiom "have the aces" and when to use it?

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to [have|hold] (all|) the aces

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영어로 "have (all) the aces"의 정의와 의미

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