Such phrases as ace in the hole , beats me , blue chip , call the bluff , cash in , pass the buck , poker face , stack up , up the ante , when the chips are down , wild card , and others are used in everyday conversation even by those unaware of their origins at the poker table . Such phrases and clichÃ s as ace in the hole , ace up one 's sleeve , beats me , blue chip , call one 's bluff , cash in , high roller , pass the buck , poker face , stack up , up the ante , when the chips are down , wild card , and others are used in everyday conversation , even by those unaware of their origins at the poker table .