in spades

Mane (Îngilîzî)

  1. (idiomatic) In large quantities; to a high degree; to excess, without restraint.
  2. (idiomatic) Beyond doubt.

Wekî (IPA) tê bilêvkirin
/ɪn ˈspeɪds/
Etîmolojî (Îngilîzî)

From the card game of bridge, in which spades is the highest suit. Perhaps influenced by phrases with similar meaning, in spadefuls or in spate.

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