English Dictionary

lay one's cards on the table

動詞

別表記 異形

Alternative form of put one's cards on the table

日本語の意味

『lay one's cards on the table』は『put one's cards on the table』の別形であり、意味は同じです。つまり、自分の意図や計画、考えなどを隠さずに正直にさらけ出す、という意味を持ちます。

Before the negotiation begins, it's important to lay one's cards on the table so both sides understand the risks.

交渉が始まる前に、手の内を明かして両当事者がリスクを理解することが重要だ。

意味（1）

Alternative form of put one's cards on the table

You may as well lay your cards on the table. Where is she—what have you done with her?

lays one's cards on the table （ present singular third-person ）

laying one's cards on the table （ participle present ）

laid one's cards on the table （ participle past ）

laid one's cards on the table （ past ）