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What is the origin of the idiom 'ace in the hole' come from origin?
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Something that can supply a sure victory when revealed (per PhraseFinder) ... comes from playing a card game
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What is the origin of the word 'Ace'?
From the Latin as, a unit, the name of a small Roman coin, possibly originally Etruscan and related to the Greek eis, meaning "one". It evolved into Old French as, meaning "one at dice" to describe the face of the die with only one mark on it.
What century is it if the year is 2009 ACE?
The 21st century. ACE means After the Common Era. Just another way of saying AD.
What was linen made from?
In ancient Egypt linen was made from FLAX Ace Little Rock, Arkansas
What does ACE stand for in stating year e.g. 109 A.C.E.?
CE stands for "common era" in most dates I have never seen ACE before. Perhaps Ad Common Era?Addition:The usual terminology is:BCE Before the Common EraCE The Common EraThis terminology allows non-Christians to observe a standardised way of counting the years without having to have the Christian Lord pushed down their throats - a reasonable concession on our part as they outnumber us about four to one, and things would otherwise be chaotic if each major religion observed a religious calendar more palatable to them.
How much did houses cost in ancient Rome?
The prices for Roman villas in ancient times varied greatly. Small villas cost under 200,000 Denarii and large ornate villas could cost over 800,000 Denarii.
What does the idiom ace in the whole mean?
Nothing. The correct idiom is "ace in the hole," which literally means that you have an ace card (the highest value in the deck) hidden away somewhere so you can win the card game. It's come to mean any situation where you have a hidden advantage or something you can "pull out" to win the situation.
What is the birth name of Ace in the Hole?
Ace in the Hole's birth name is Ace Genovese.
What is ace in golf?
An ace in golf is when you get a hole in one.
When was Ace in the Hole - anthology - created?
Ace in the Hole - anthology - was created in 1990.
When was That Old Ace in the Hole created?
That Old Ace in the Hole was created in 2002.
What nicknames does Ace in the Hole go by?
Ace in the Hole goes by Aceifer Genovese.
How many pages does That Old Ace in the Hole have?
That Old Ace in the Hole has 359 pages.
What is an ace in golf?
An ace is another name for a hole in one.
What is the ISBN of That Old Ace in the Hole?
The ISBN of That Old Ace in the Hole is 0-0-00-715151-9.
What does the idiom I really want to ace that test mean?
This isn't an idiom because it's just one word that's confusing. The word "ace" in this sense is slang. It means to score highly or make a top grade.
When was Ace in the Hole - George Strait song - created?
Ace in the Hole - George Strait song - was created on 1989-07-17.
What are the release dates for The Squeeze - 2010 Ace in the Hole?
The Squeeze - 2010 Ace in the Hole was released on: USA: 2 April 2011
