The story
From an old card game in which the phrase described a player's intention to stand or rest upon his hand.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
set up one's rest
Today it means: To have a settled determination. Full definition →
Today it means: To have a settled determination. Full definition →
From an old card game in which the phrase described a player's intention to stand or rest upon his hand.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.