trick up one's sleeve
Synonym of ace up one's sleeve.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He has a trick up his sleeve for the game.”
“The team was losing, but the coach had one more trick up his sleeve to win the match.”
“Although the negotiations seemed to reach a stalemate, the diplomat revealed a final trick up his sleeve that shifted the entire outcome in their favor.”
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
Last updated August 10, 2026