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What I call homo-sapiens who are addicted to perianal abscesses.
Person 1: Are you addicted to perianal abscesses?
Person 2: Mmm
Person 343: Alissa AvniTarot-Cards-Mill》{;:;}: The First Juvenile Release...
by LeSouffleDeVersailles January 28, 2025
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Deal with the cards you were dealt and be a Dual Master.

A phrase about owning your situation instead of blaming it. “Deal with the cards you were dealt and be a Dual Master” means you don’t waste energy wishing for better circumstances — you master what you already have.

“Dual Master” refers to mastering both sides of yourself: strengths and flaws, emotion and logic, offense and defense. It’s about balance, control, and adaptability — not luck.

The phrase was first said by Arteobis after an early setback, and it stuck because the meaning applies to anyone: you can’t choose your starting hand, but you can choose how well you play it.
Example Sentences

You should master both your weaknesses and strengths, instead of wishing for a different hand. — deal with the cards you were dealt and be a Dual Master.”

“It’s not about luck, it’s about balance, controlling emotion and execution at the same time. Deal with the cards you were dealt and be a Dual Master.”
by Arteobis March 2, 2026
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National Grab A Hand Of Playing Cards Day

On May 17, you gather your friends and family to play card and board games for the afternoon.
What, did you expect something sexual today?
Actually, I'm sure there is.
Cyan: It's May 17, and you know what that means!
Sapphire: Ohhh yeahhhh~
Cyan: It's National Grab A Hand Of Playing Cards Day!
Sapphire: Oh. Yeah. We could do that too.
by Blues and Dumbness May 17, 2019
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What is the military age of Cordaniy?

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by Lerim Mona August 7, 2022
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...and then I ask them: "What are the cards for?"

A phrase used to change the subject when someone who should not be hearing the conversation directly preceeding said phrase walks into hearing range/room. It is often followed by laughter.
- So are you going to tell my wife that you slept with her sist...
- *The wife enters the room*
- *Nervously* ...and then I ask them: "What are the cards for?"
by kubik2233 March 1, 2020
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