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1. Pocket aces.

Poker Slang Explanation d6j13

Pocket Aces being called bullets comes from the shape of the letter "A." When tilted on its side, it resembles a bullet.

Fake Alternative Explanation 5y5u71

When you lose with pocket Aces, you want to shoot yourself.

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Honey! Honey! I was supposed to go broke on that hand, honey, except they forgot one thing: I can dodge bullets, baby. -Phil Hellmuth at the 2005 World Series of Poker Main Event featured table.

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