dealt a hand
Got playing cards
Dealt a hand describes receiving playing cards distributed by a dealer at the start of a round.
Figuratively, it refers to circumstances assigned by fate or chance: We all get dealt a hand in life—it's how you play it that matters.
A bad hand suggests unfavorable circumstances; a good hand suggests fortunate ones.
- opportunityFavorable circumstance for advancement
- lucky breakUnforeseen favorable occurrence
- card gamePastime using a deck
- chanceLikelihood of occurrence
- shuffleRandomize by mixing
fate · twist of fate · choice · serendipity · luck · ante · challenge · risk · fortune · roll of the dice · destiny · karma · circumstance · poker · resourcefulness · draw · adaptation · probability
dealt a handshuffling
Randomizing order of items
folding · discarding · betting · calling · raising
dealt a handpassed over
Bypassed for selection
sitting out · sat out · dealt out · left out · skipped
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