What is Michaels cue bid in bridge convention?

Answer 1

A Michaels cue-bid is a commonly played convention which uses a direct cue-bid of the opponents' suit to show a 2-suited hand. It promises at least 5 cards in any unbid major, and is typically played as either weak or strong.

Example

Your right-hand opponent opens 1♢, and this is your hand:

♠KQT32

♡QJ983

♢2

♣42

You could bid 2♢, a Michaels cue-bid.