The Eustachian tube originates in the rear of the nose adjacent to the soft palate, runs a slightly uphill course, and ends in the middle ear space. The middle ear space is the hollowed out portion of the skull bone that contains the hearing apparatus and is covered on one side by the eardrum.
brinkmanship, brinksmanship. the technique or practice in foreign policy of manipulating a dangerous situation to the limits of tolerance or safety in order to secure advantage, especially by creating diplomatic crises.
Trapping Aggressive Poker Opponents Strategy. Trapping an opponent on the poker table is the direct opposite of bluffing him. Instead of making a large bet to scare him away when your hole cards are marginal or weak, trapping involves checking, calling or making a small bet to show weakness when holding a strong hand. Your timid play is designed to encourage the aggressive player to take a shot at the pot and bet against you.