What does the cards are stacked against you mean?

[Musty]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #443 "English Slang Idioms (182)", question 1

"I worked all day Saturday to make some extra money and I earned $70. Then, on Monday, my headlight went out and I had to spend $65 to get it fixed. I guess it all ......... out," Jeff told Melissa.

(a) weighs
(b) changes
(c) fields
(d) cancels

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #443 "English Slang Idioms (182)", answer 1

"I worked all day Saturday to make some extra money and I earned $70. Then, on Monday, my headlight went out and I had to spend $65 to get it fixed. I guess it all cancels out," Jeff told Melissa.

Correct answer: (d) cancels
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What does the cards are stacked against you mean

[Linda]

The cards are stacked against you means that you are at a disadvantage of some sort. You do not have the advantage.
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