Deal 2 ♠  
 
 
♣  
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
pass2pass BID 
 
 

The bidding has gone as shown.
Decide what you would say, then click on BID above.
  ♠ A 7 5
8 5
A 10 6 4
♣ A K 8 2
 

 
Deal 2 ♠  
 
 
♣  
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
pass2pass2NT
pass3♣pass BID 
 

With four top tricks it is tempting to go straight to 4.

But you use discretion and bid an Ogust 2NT instead. Partner responds 3♣.
What do you bid next?
  ♠ A 7 5
8 5
A 10 6 4
♣ A K 8 2
 

 
Deal 2 ♠ 8 3
K 10 9 7 6 4
K 7
♣ 9 6 4
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
pass2pass2NT
pass3♣pass3
passpasspass

With four top tricks it is tempting to go straight to 4.

But you use discretion and bid an Ogust 2NT instead. Partner responds 3♣.
What do you bid next?


Partner's 3♣ bid shows a weak hand and a poor suit. So you reluctantly settle for 3.

 Deal 3 
  ♠ A 7 5
8 5
A 10 6 4
♣ A K 8 2