have all the aces
US /hæv ɔl ðə ˈeɪsɪz/
UK /hæv ɔl ðə ˈeɪsɪz/
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alle troeven in handen hebben, alle voordelen hebben
to be in a very strong position, having all the advantages
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With his experience and connections, he really has all the aces in this negotiation.
Met zijn ervaring en connecties heeft hij alle troeven in handen bij deze onderhandeling.
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Our team had all the aces going into the final match, so we were confident of victory.
Ons team had alle troeven in handen voor de finale, dus we waren zeker van de overwinning.