April 20, 2016 – Matthew Dicks

“Close to the chest” or “close to the vest?” The answer annoys the hell out of me.

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I've heard this idiom spoken both ways:"Play your cards close to the vest.""Play your cards close to the chest."So I wondered: Which of these is correct?The answer: Both.There is no…

Seasons: Spring 2106

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Post published:April 20, 2016
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My column in the spring 2016 edition of Seasons is now available online.I write "Last Word," the humor column on the back page of the magazine. This month I write…

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“Close to the chest” or “close to the vest?” The answer annoys the hell out of me.

Seasons: Spring 2106

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