ace in the hole vs liability

ace in the hole

noun
  • Synonym of ace up one's sleeve 

liability

noun
  • A handicap that holds something back, a drawback, someone or something that is a burden to whoever is required to take care of them; an individual or action that exposes others to greater risk. 

  • Any item recorded on the right-hand side of a balance sheet. 

  • The condition of being susceptible to something. 

  • An obligation, debt or responsibility owed to someone. 

  • A person on a team that is more of a hindrance than a help. 

  • The likelihood of something happening. 

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