ace in the hole

Example Sentences

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Although Johnston came off the bench, he was an ace in the hole whenever the Panthers needed one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

When it’s all said and done, and the headphones have lost their charge, there’s nothing more for “Undertone” to do, no ace in the hole final punch to leave viewers breathless.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

This is our ace in the hole — the real power we have as consumers over the oil cartel.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2023

On top of everything else, the plaintiffs have an ace in the hole: The Wisconsin Constitution requires that all legislative districts be made up of “contiguous territory.”

From Slate • Aug. 3, 2023

With me and Blanca he had an ace in the hole.

From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez