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    What it means

    Literally “to play with open cards.” Means to be transparent and honest — to show your hand, to deal openly without hidden agendas or deception.

    Vocabulary

    • grać — to play (imperfective)
    • otwarte — open (plural adjective)
    • karty — cards (plural of 'karta')

    Grammar note

    'W otwarte karty' uses the accusative after 'w'. 'Otwarte' agrees with 'karty' (feminine plural accusative).

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