stack the cards
US /stæk ðə kɑːrdz/
UK /stæk ðə kɑːrdz/

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manipular as cartas, arranjar as coisas a seu favor
to arrange things unfairly in your favor
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The company tried to stack the cards against its competitors by spreading false rumors.
A empresa tentou manipular as cartas contra seus concorrentes espalhando boatos falsos.
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It's hard to win when the game is stacked against you.
É difícil vencer quando o jogo está contra você.