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DictionarySeeplayplay with a full deck
play with a full deck1. To have the full faculties of one's mind; to be completely sane. Usually used in negative constructions. A: "Look at that guy talking to himself on the corner." B: He must not be playing with a full deck." I know you don't think I'm playing with a full deck, but I'm telling you the truth—a ghost came through the window and stole my briefcase!2. To be bright or intelligent. Usually used in negative constructions. Mary's boyfriend is a nice enough guy, but some of the ridiculous things he says—I don't think he's playing with a full deck.See also: deck, full, playplay with a full deck 1. Lit. to play cards with a complete deck, containing all the cards. Are we playing with a full deck or did some card drop on the floor? I haven't seen the three of hearts all evening! 2. Fig. to operate as if one were mentally sound. (Usually in the negative. One cannot play cards properly with a partial deck.) That guy's not playing with a full deck. Look sharp, you dummies! Pretend you are playing with a full deck.See also: deck, full, playplay with a full deck in. to operate as if one were mentally sound. (Usually in the negative. One cannot play cards with a partial deck.) Look sharp, you dummies! Pretend you are playing with a full deck. See also: deck, full, play play with a full deck Slang To be of sound mind: didn't seem to be playing with a full deck.See also: deck, full, play |