stack the cards

US /stæk ðə kɑːrdz/
UK /stæk ðə kɑːrdz/
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操纵局面, 暗中安排

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.
该公司试图通过散布虚假谣言来操纵局面,以对付竞争对手。
It's hard to win when the game is stacked against you.
当游戏对你不利时,很难赢。