play with a full deck

1. Lit. to play cards with a complete deck, containing all the cards. Are we playing with a full deck or did some card drop on the floor? I haven't seen the three of hearts all evening!

2. Fig. to operate as if one were mentally sound. (Usually in the negative. One cannot play cards properly with a partial deck.) That guy's not playing with a full deck. Look sharp, you dummies! Pretend you are playing with a full deck.

play with a full deck

in. to operate as if one were mentally sound. (Usually in the negative. One cannot play cards with a partial deck.) Look sharp, you dummies! Pretend you are playing with a full deck.

play with a full deck

Slang

To be of sound mind: didn't seem to be playing with a full deck.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Ysbrand	-	Dutch
Methodios	-	Ancient Greek
Bailey	['beili]
Akiko	ah-kee-ko	Japanese
ThorbjÖRn	-	Swedish
Margriet	mahr-KHREET	Dutch