to have (all) the aces
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to be in an advantageous position when competing against someone else
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Idiom
Informal
例子
The basketball team holds the aces with their great players, teamwork, and strong coach, so they are likely to win the game.
The negotiator held all the aces with their persuasive arguments, information, and bargaining power, and got a favorable deal.
