up one's sleeve
English
Etymology
From the practice of magicians hiding tricks or gimmicks in the sleeve.
Pronunciation
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Prepositional phrase
- (idiomatic) Hidden and ready to be produced as needed; in reserve.
- I have tried everything I can think of, and I don't have anything more up my sleeve.
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