immortal hand
Definition
Noun (slang, primarily in poker): - The best possible cards or hand: In poker, "immortal hand" refers to a hand that is considered unbeatable or the strongest possible combination of cards, often colloquially termed a "lock" or "nut hand."
Usage Examples
- (He received the best possible cards, ensuring he would win.)
- (The unbeatable combination was a royal flush.)
Advanced Usage
- "to have an immortal hand": to possess a hand that cannot be defeated.
- With that immortal hand, he felt confident enough to bet everything. (Because his hand was unbeatable, he risked all his chips.)
Variants and Related Words
- Immortal (adj): not subject to death; lasting forever; in poker slang, it emphasizes the unbeatable nature of the hand.
- Hand (n): a player's set of cards in a card game.
Synonyms
- Nut hand: the best possible hand in a given situation.
- Unbeatable hand: a hand that cannot be beaten.
- Lock: a hand that guarantees a win.
Related Idioms
- "Aces and eights": a specific hand (two aces and two eights) sometimes called the "dead man's hand," though not synonymous with "immortal hand," it is a famous poker hand with historical lore.
- "Play your cards right": to act skillfully or make good decisions, not directly related but often used in poker contexts.