trump : Idioms & Phrases
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no-trump
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noun a version of contract bridge in which no suit is designated as trump for the duration of the hand
WordNet
To put to one's trumps , ∨ To put on one's trumps
- to force to the last expedient, or to the utmost exertion.
Webster 1913
To trump up
- to devise; to collect with unfairness; to fabricate; as, to trump up a charge.
Webster 1913
trump card
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noun a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps
trump.
- the ace of trumps is a sure winner
WordNet
trump out
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verb proclaim or announce with or as if with a fanfare
trump.
WordNet
trump up
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verb invent
concoct.
- trump up charges
WordNet
trumped-up
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adjective satellite concocted with intent to deceive
- trumped-up charges
