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It's a figure of speech, not a cultural reference. It's a term used for pragmatic openness between companies. Avoiding secrets. I prefer using the term 'lay you
by johngalt 12y ago
It's a figure of speech, not a cultural reference. It's a term used for pragmatic openness between companies. Avoiding secrets. I prefer using the term 'lay your cards on the table'. Less charged.
- TazeTSchnitzel 12y ago> It's a figure of speech, not a cultural reference. Yes, but it looks like the author thought they were being clever by using that specific phrase, given the article was about China.
- KaoruAoiShiho 12y agoNot really it's an extremely common term that people use all the time. Has nothing to do with china or japan.
- TazeTSchnitzel 12y ago...did you even read my comment?