ace in the hole

phrase

as in coup de grace
something (as a fact or argument) that is decisive or overwhelming The security camera footage was the ace in the hole for winning the case.

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“Ace in the hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ace%20in%20the%20hole. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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