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What is the origin of the phrase "Paid off in spades"? R spades=$ due to previous use in Tarot deck as a pentagram?

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Asked By: terpsichoreankat 51-55, F  1 year ago

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    Leporid - 56-60 years old - male

    Posted by Leporid Oct 3rd, 2011 at 8:41AM

    Spades is the highest suit in contract bridge, and many other card games where suits are ranked. (Clubs, diamonds, hearts, spades.) It is the most powerful suit, and the relation to winning decisively is a logical extension.

    The adverb: in spades is used to express "To excess, a lot, considerably; without restraint."
    Such as "Last year we had almost no potatoes, but this year we're getting them in spades."
    It5 also can mean "Beyond doubt".

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4 Answers to "What is the origin of the phrase "Paid off in spades"? R spades=$ due to previous use in Tarot deck as a pentagram?"

  1. theriverrat - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by theriverrat Oct 2nd, 2011 at 6:10PM

    Spades is the trump card in the game of spades. The more spades in your hand, the better odds of winning the game.

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  2. cpthaddock - 51-55 years old - male

    Posted by cpthaddock Oct 2nd, 2011 at 6:00PM

    Or shovels?

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  3. terpsichoreankat - 51-55 years old - female

    Reply by terpsichoreankat Oct 2nd, 2011 at 6:24PM

    Thus winning the gambled pot. In tarot this symbol meant cash or money matters. It makes sense. Thx!

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  4. EpoxyMonoxide - 26-30 years old - female

    Posted by EpoxyMonoxide Oct 2nd, 2011 at 5:58PM

    I think it refers to the value of David Spade. Which is, not worth much.

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  5. Serenitree - female

    Reply by Serenitree Oct 2nd, 2011 at 7:27PM

    Hey, I love David.

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