whole box of tricks
Everything and anything associated with a certain enterprise.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The chef used his whole box of tricks to make the dinner perfect.”
“To win the election, the candidate used his whole box of tricks, including new policies and a massive advertising campaign.”
“The seasoned detective employed his whole box of tricks, from subtle psychological pressure to meticulous forensic analysis, to finally solve the cold case.”
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bag of tricks
A set of skills, techniques, items of information, or other resources used to help achieve professional or personal goals.
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box clever
To act wisely.
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box oneself into a corner
To create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives or solutions.
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box seat
A favorable vantage point.
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box someone's ears
To slap someone on the side of the head, usually as an informal punishment.
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box the compass
To make a complete reversal in stance or opinion.
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come from a Cracker Jack box
To obtain or retrieve something that is useless, cheap or fake.
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do the trick
To work; to be successful; to solve a problem; to be sufficient or adequate to fulfill a purpose.
Last updated August 10, 2026