skip straight

American

noun

Poker.

a hand consisting of five cards following one another by two in order of denomination, as a five, seven, nine, jack, and king, being of special value in certain games.

Etymology

Origin of skip straight

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

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Whether U.S. officials in Mr. Fallon’s shoes today would bother haranguing a publication or skip straight to the digital gatekeepers running large social media companies is anyone’s guess.

From Washington Times

Any attempt to skip straight to boosting replacement rates would take months to implement.

From The Guardian

If you’re using a tin, skip straight to step four – the jarred Spanish kind are pricey, but their buttery texture makes it worth it if you can run to the expense.

From The Guardian

The NHL and NBA, for example, might have to forgo the final weeks of their regular-season schedules and skip straight to the playoffs whenever they return.

From Los Angeles Times

This week, Costco announced a new “priority access” policy for certain frontline workers, specifically first responders and health care workers, which allows them to skip straight to “the front of any line to enter the warehouse.”

From Fox News

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