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Decked out: How card games shuffled the everyday language of sports

Card-game phrases have shaped sports and politics for centuries, from trump and deal to grand slam and wildcards, writers say.

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald
Whether passing the buck or holding all the aces, our everyday speech is permanently linked to the card table.

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Decked out: How card games shuffled the everyday language of sports

Whether passing the buck or holding all the aces, our everyday speech is permanently linked to the card table.

·North Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in North Sydney, Australia on Friday, September 18, 2026.
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