Posted 2014-September-21, 01:10
MP, best hand South, instant, pro GIB 30.
You can't see it from this posting, but trust me, there is no bid for South's hand over 3D.
3H and 4H shows Heart support but expressly denies 4 Diamond support (4H being min)3S, 3N, 4C and 4D all show precisely 2 Hearts (variously showing or denying Diamond support).
No longer is there a bid to describe a double fit, or even consistent with one. Unless there is a mismatch between the explanations and the actual meanings interpreted by GIB, which is entirely plausible.
Psych (pron. saik): A gross and deliberate misstatement of honour strength and/or suit length. Expressly permitted under Law 73E but forbidden contrary to that law by Acol club tourneys.
Psyche (pron. sahy-kee): The human soul, spirit or mind (derived, personification thereof, beloved of Eros, Greek myth).
Masterminding (pron. m
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ing) tr. v. - Any bid made by bridge player with which partner disagrees.
"Gentlemen, when the barrage lifts." 9th battalion, King's own Yorkshire light infantry,
2000 years earlier: "morituri te salutant"
"I will be with you, whatever". Blair to Bush, precursor to invasion of Iraq