carry a rope in (one's) pocket
carry a rope in (one's) pocket
To have very good luck when playing cards. The phrase alludes to a piece of a hangman's rope, which is supposed to be a good luck charm when playing cards. Did Alan win yet another game of poker? Man, he must carry a rope in his pocket—how else can you explain that luck?
See also: carry, pocket, rope
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- face card
- have (all) the cards
- hold (all) the cards
- hold all the cards
- play one's cards right/well, to
- put a good/bold face on something, to
- cards on the table, to lay/put one's
- knock the spots off, to
- chest
- have a hand like a foot