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Phantom (n.)
A super villain in sheep’s underclothing.
The Meaning Of Liff* Alternative Meanings 4 Words and Phrases
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Posted 2009-June-23, 12:20
Cheers, Krishna.
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Valiant were the efforts of the declarer // to thwart the wiles of the defender // however, as the cards lay // the contract had no play // except through the eyes of a kibitzer.
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Valiant were the efforts of the declarer // to thwart the wiles of the defender // however, as the cards lay // the contract had no play // except through the eyes of a kibitzer.
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Posted 2009-June-23, 12:22
Sacrifice (n. & v.)
What you would like to offer up your lamb of a partner as, when he attempts to emulate a super ‘hero’ (see Phantom).
What you would like to offer up your lamb of a partner as, when he attempts to emulate a super ‘hero’ (see Phantom).
Cheers, Krishna.
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Valiant were the efforts of the declarer // to thwart the wiles of the defender // however, as the cards lay // the contract had no play // except through the eyes of a kibitzer.
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Valiant were the efforts of the declarer // to thwart the wiles of the defender // however, as the cards lay // the contract had no play // except through the eyes of a kibitzer.
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Posted 2009-June-23, 12:25
Menace (n.)
A card combination that makes you feel like a bully until you discover that the opponents have a tenace over your menace.
A card combination that makes you feel like a bully until you discover that the opponents have a tenace over your menace.
Cheers, Krishna.
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Valiant were the efforts of the declarer // to thwart the wiles of the defender // however, as the cards lay // the contract had no play // except through the eyes of a kibitzer.
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Valiant were the efforts of the declarer // to thwart the wiles of the defender // however, as the cards lay // the contract had no play // except through the eyes of a kibitzer.
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Posted 2009-June-23, 12:28
Transfer Advance Approach (n.)
How the hog approaches the rabbit - a system you recommend to your expert BBO partner while you play a natural game.
How the hog approaches the rabbit - a system you recommend to your expert BBO partner while you play a natural game.
Cheers, Krishna.
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Valiant were the efforts of the declarer // to thwart the wiles of the defender // however, as the cards lay // the contract had no play // except through the eyes of a kibitzer.
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Valiant were the efforts of the declarer // to thwart the wiles of the defender // however, as the cards lay // the contract had no play // except through the eyes of a kibitzer.
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Posted 2009-June-23, 12:30
Thin (n.)
A contract which has as much chances as you have of becoming so…
A contract which has as much chances as you have of becoming so…
Cheers, Krishna.
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Valiant were the efforts of the declarer // to thwart the wiles of the defender // however, as the cards lay // the contract had no play // except through the eyes of a kibitzer.
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Valiant were the efforts of the declarer // to thwart the wiles of the defender // however, as the cards lay // the contract had no play // except through the eyes of a kibitzer.
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Posted 2009-June-23, 12:32
Thinking (v.)
1. A futile attempt to convince others of ones capabilities to manipulate the grey cells profitably.
2. An oxymoron – kings are never thin.
1. A futile attempt to convince others of ones capabilities to manipulate the grey cells profitably.
2. An oxymoron – kings are never thin.
Cheers, Krishna.
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Valiant were the efforts of the declarer // to thwart the wiles of the defender // however, as the cards lay // the contract had no play // except through the eyes of a kibitzer.
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Valiant were the efforts of the declarer // to thwart the wiles of the defender // however, as the cards lay // the contract had no play // except through the eyes of a kibitzer.
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Posted 2009-June-23, 12:33
Temporizing Bid (n.)
Waiting for partner to make the 1st mistake.
Waiting for partner to make the 1st mistake.
Cheers, Krishna.
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Valiant were the efforts of the declarer // to thwart the wiles of the defender // however, as the cards lay // the contract had no play // except through the eyes of a kibitzer.
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Valiant were the efforts of the declarer // to thwart the wiles of the defender // however, as the cards lay // the contract had no play // except through the eyes of a kibitzer.
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Posted 2009-June-23, 12:34
Advance Sacrifice (n.)
Making the 1st mistake.
Making the 1st mistake.
Cheers, Krishna.
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Valiant were the efforts of the declarer // to thwart the wiles of the defender // however, as the cards lay // the contract had no play // except through the eyes of a kibitzer.
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Valiant were the efforts of the declarer // to thwart the wiles of the defender // however, as the cards lay // the contract had no play // except through the eyes of a kibitzer.
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Posted 2009-June-23, 12:40
Post Mortem (n.)
An epic battlefield where irresistible forces meet immovable objects.
An epic battlefield where irresistible forces meet immovable objects.
Cheers, Krishna.
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Valiant were the efforts of the declarer // to thwart the wiles of the defender // however, as the cards lay // the contract had no play // except through the eyes of a kibitzer.
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Valiant were the efforts of the declarer // to thwart the wiles of the defender // however, as the cards lay // the contract had no play // except through the eyes of a kibitzer.
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Posted 2009-June-24, 08:40
lol nice ones Krishy 
gaudium est miseris socios habuisse penarum - Misery loves company.
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Posted 2010-April-18, 03:24
Cheers, Krishna.
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Valiant were the efforts of the declarer // to thwart the wiles of the defender // however, as the cards lay // the contract had no play // except through the eyes of a kibitzer.
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Valiant were the efforts of the declarer // to thwart the wiles of the defender // however, as the cards lay // the contract had no play // except through the eyes of a kibitzer.
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Posted 2010-April-18, 08:09
Prepared Club
What you will be at the receiving end of after making partner play 1♣ in a 2-1 fit.
What you will be at the receiving end of after making partner play 1♣ in a 2-1 fit.
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Unless explicitly stated, none of my views here can be taken to represent SCBA or any other organizations.
Unless explicitly stated, none of my views here can be taken to represent SCBA or any other organizations.
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Posted 2010-April-18, 08:37
Colourful que-bids
The kind of language that partner will be using after you give him the cue by making your bid.
The kind of language that partner will be using after you give him the cue by making your bid.
The Grand Design, reflected in the face of Chaos...it's a fluke!
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Posted 2010-April-18, 09:43
Blue Team Club
A small room reserved for Smurf footballers.
A small room reserved for Smurf footballers.
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." Black Lives Matter. / "I need ammunition, not a ride." Zelensky
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Posted 2010-September-13, 14:56
Screen>>>useful gadget protecting the bridge player from seeing at the grim visage of the partner and his sinister eye.
Preempts are Aberlour's best bridge friends
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Posted 2010-September-13, 15:25
Slothy = Referring to a play made by the hand sitting over dummy.
When you play a card two ranks lower the the card you hope to finess dummy for, instead of playing third hand high.
Partner leads the ♠2 vs NT.
You hold: ♠ Q93 and dummy holds ♠J76.
When dummy plays low, you slothy the nine, hoping partner has led from the ten.
When you play a card two ranks lower the the card you hope to finess dummy for, instead of playing third hand high.
Partner leads the ♠2 vs NT.
You hold: ♠ Q93 and dummy holds ♠J76.
When dummy plays low, you slothy the nine, hoping partner has led from the ten.
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Do not underestimate the power of the dark side. Or the ninth trumph.
Best Regards Ole Berg
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We should always assume 2/1 unless otherwise stated, because:
- If the original poster didn't bother to state his system, that means that he thinks it's obvious what he's playing. The only people who think this are 2/1 players.
Gnasher
Do not underestimate the power of the dark side. Or the ninth trumph.
Best Regards Ole Berg
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We should always assume 2/1 unless otherwise stated, because:
- If the original poster didn't bother to state his system, that means that he thinks it's obvious what he's playing. The only people who think this are 2/1 players.
Gnasher
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Posted 2010-September-13, 15:34
Two-way Staymann. = A bisexual person that stays put.
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Do not underestimate the power of the dark side. Or the ninth trumph.
Best Regards Ole Berg
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We should always assume 2/1 unless otherwise stated, because:
- If the original poster didn't bother to state his system, that means that he thinks it's obvious what he's playing. The only people who think this are 2/1 players.
Gnasher
Do not underestimate the power of the dark side. Or the ninth trumph.
Best Regards Ole Berg
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We should always assume 2/1 unless otherwise stated, because:
- If the original poster didn't bother to state his system, that means that he thinks it's obvious what he's playing. The only people who think this are 2/1 players.
Gnasher
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Posted 2010-September-13, 15:38
Offline bridge = A railroad bridge on a small branchline.
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Do not underestimate the power of the dark side. Or the ninth trumph.
Best Regards Ole Berg
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We should always assume 2/1 unless otherwise stated, because:
- If the original poster didn't bother to state his system, that means that he thinks it's obvious what he's playing. The only people who think this are 2/1 players.
Gnasher
Do not underestimate the power of the dark side. Or the ninth trumph.
Best Regards Ole Berg
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We should always assume 2/1 unless otherwise stated, because:
- If the original poster didn't bother to state his system, that means that he thinks it's obvious what he's playing. The only people who think this are 2/1 players.
Gnasher
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Posted 2010-September-13, 15:51
Brown sticker = A male homosexual that [comment removed by moderator].
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Do not underestimate the power of the dark side. Or the ninth trumph.
Best Regards Ole Berg
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We should always assume 2/1 unless otherwise stated, because:
- If the original poster didn't bother to state his system, that means that he thinks it's obvious what he's playing. The only people who think this are 2/1 players.
Gnasher
Do not underestimate the power of the dark side. Or the ninth trumph.
Best Regards Ole Berg
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We should always assume 2/1 unless otherwise stated, because:
- If the original poster didn't bother to state his system, that means that he thinks it's obvious what he's playing. The only people who think this are 2/1 players.
Gnasher
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Posted 2010-September-13, 16:02
GLP (Abbr.)
Stands for "¡Gilipollas!"
-What you call your partner after he has hogged the hand again rectifying your suit for his if spannish is your mother tongue.
Stands for "¡Gilipollas!"
-What you call your partner after he has hogged the hand again rectifying your suit for his if spannish is your mother tongue.