English Explanatory Dictionary

up one's sleeve

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase

Hidden and ready to be produced as needed; in reserve.

Pronunciation

En-au-up one's sleeve.ogg

Word forms

up one's sleeve up one's sleeves

Etymology

From the practice of magicians hiding tricks or gimmicks in the sleeve.

Related words

nothing-up-my-sleeve number roll up one's sleeves

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