In court a good lawyer never reveals his hand too soon.

好律师在法庭上决不会过早摊牌。

I’d like to avoid a showdown with my boss if I possibly can.

我尽可免同老板摊牌。

He was never able to trump up the courage to have a showdown .

他始终鼓不起勇气摊牌。

She was never able to trump up the courage to have a showdown.

始终鼓不起勇气摊牌。