in spades
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The phrase 'in spades' originated from the card game of bridge, where 'spades' is the highest-ranking suit. It is used metaphorically to indicate something in abundance or to emphasize its presence.
مثال
- He has talent in spades.
- She's got confidence in spades.
- They have wealth in spades.
تعریف انگلیسی
adverb
- without question and beyond doubt “it was decidedly too expensive” “she told him off in spades” “by all odds they should win” “Derived from adjective: emphatic (for: emphatically), unquestionable (for: unquestionably), decided (for: decidedly)”