idiom
have an ace up one's sleeve
HAV an AYS up WUNZ SLEEV
hæv æn eɪs ʌp wʌnz sliːvListen
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Syllable breakdown
haveanaceupone'ssleeve
Dictionary meaning
have a secret plan or resource held in reserve; possess a hidden advantage that can be revealed at a crucial moment
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