up sleeve



something up your sleeve

something secret you can use If this plan doesn't work out I've still got a few ideas up my sleeve.
Usage notes: ften used in the forms the card up your sleeve or the ace up your sleeve ( a secret advantage you can use): That recommendation from my teacher was the ace up my sleeve.
See also: sleeve, up

up (one's) sleeve

Hidden but ready to be used: I still have a few tricks up my sleeve.
See also: sleeve, up

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
KaijaKIE-yahFinnish
GarbhÁNGAHR-vawnIrish
Ava (2)-Persian
Fridenot-Ancient Germanic
MelanyMEL-ə-neeEnglish (Modern)
Vercingetorixwer-keeng-GE-to-reeks (Ancient Roman), vur-sin-JET-ə-riks (English)Ancient Celtic