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Definition |
someone has a secret plan, idea or
strategy |
Examples |
1) Jenny always has an ace
up her sleeve in negotiations,
she manages to get what she wants without revealing her secret
strategy.
2) I suspect that Jack has a trick up his
sleeve to win the game, he's been acting too confident
lately. |
Etymology |
the practice of magicians and card
players hiding cards in the sleeves of their clothing |
Synonyms |
hidden agenda, secret weapon |
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