[Grammar] spread the cards

[Will17]

Hello,

Which is best, please:

-Please, lay the cards on the table,

-Please, display the cards on the table,

-Please, spread the cards on the table,

Thanks a lot for your help,

Will

 

[bhaisahab]

Hello,

Which is best, please:

-Please, lay the cards on the table.

-Please, display the cards on the table.

-Please, spread the cards on the table.

Thanks a lot for your help.

Will

They are all possible. It might depend on context.

 

[SoothingDave]

"Lay your cards on the table" has both a literal and figurative meaning.