hold the aces

hold the aces (third-person singular simple present holds the aces, present participle holding the aces, simple past and past participle held the aces)

1. Synonym of hold the cards.
   • 1987, Roger Waters, “The Tide Is Turning”, in Radio K.A.O.S.:

     Who is the strongest
     Who is the best
     Who holds the aces
     The East or the West
     This is the crap
     Our children are learning