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Ace Up Your Sleeve

ays up yor sleev

/eɪs ʌp jər sliːv/

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Syllable breakdown

aceupyoursleeve

Dictionary meaning

Examples

  • The negotiator had an ace up her sleeve — a competing offer from a rival firm.

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