idiom
have a trick up one's sleeve
HAV ah TRIK up WUNZ SLEEV
hæv ə trɪk ʌp wʌnz sliːvListen
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Syllable breakdown
haveatrickupone'ssleeve
Dictionary meaning
have a secret advantage or plan held in reserve; keep a useful strategy hidden until it is needed
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