play all one's cards

Meaning: (idiomatic)To use all one's resources.Synonym:play all one's cards at once1980,Benny AnderssonandBjörn Ulvaeus, “The Winner Takes It All”, inSuper Trouper, performed byABBA:I'veplayed all my cardsAnd that's what you've done tooNothing more to sayNo more ace to play2012, Paul Watson,Up Pohnpei:We composed a calm email stating our 'interest in football in the region' and desire to 'find out more', deciding not toplay all our cardsat this stage.

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