a big lick
Having a bad poker hand, like a 6 and a 9, and hoping it turns into something good. It’s like trying to win a race with a broken leg.
He had a big lick in poker. He had a 6 and a 9. He probably just got a 6 and a 9 in real life too.
She had a big lick. She had a 6 and a 9. She probably got a 6 and a 9 for lunch.
That kid had a big lick. He had a 6 and a 9. He probably got a 6 and a 9 from the teacher.