English / idiom
Card Sharp or Card Shark
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A person who is exceptionally skilled at playing card games, especially one who cheats or swindles others.
In context
01
The argument erupted at the club when a member accused the newcomer of being a card sharp.
02
To keep the peace among friends, they agreed never to invite that notorious card shark again.
Synonyms
card cheat,card hustler,card swindler
Antonyms
honest player,amateur cardplayer,novice
Collocations
notorious card shark,suspected card sharp,professional card sharp