Everyday Office Jargon · Vice President level

"Ace in the hole"

"Ace in the hole" means a secret advantage or resource that is being held in reserve for the right moment.

Say this instead: backup advantage

How "Ace in the hole" shows up at work

Surfaces in negotiations and competitive strategy calls when someone wants to sound like they know something you don't. Whether the ace actually exists is a separate question.

Buzzword

We still have an ace in the hole if the first offer falls through.

Plain English

We still have a backup option ready if the first offer falls through.

Corporate Rank: Vice President · Category: Everyday Office Jargon

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