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Up My Sleeve

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Up My Sleeve - to have a secret advantage, plan or trick

• Do you think your boss has something up his sleeve? Do you think this is why he is not worried about losing the contract.
• I do not trust the police. They always have something up their sleeve.
• The teacher told us we do not have any exams next week. I think she has something up her sleeve.
• I am sure the lawyer has a few things up his sleeve that he will use in court.
• My mother did not cook dinner tonight. I hope she has something up her sleeve, because I am hungry.
• I am sure the car mechanic can fix your car. He always has something up his sleeve.

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