table stakes
table stakes · table stakeses
A rule whereby players are only allowed to bet the money they have on the tableA rule whereby players are only allowed to bet the money they have on the table.
Meaning
3 senses(plural, plural only)A rule whereby players are only allowed to bet the money they have on the table.
(figuratively, plural, plural only)The stake that a stakeholder must put up even just to earn a place at the table (a chance to compete), let alone ensure a win.
(plural, plural only)Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see table, stakes.
Forms
plural: table stakeses| Singular | table stakes |
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Word family
1 related wordsRelatedpenny ante