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every trick in the book

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every trick in the book

every way possible He tried every trick in the book to get her to sign the contract.

Usage notes: usually said about an attempt to deceive someone

See also: book, every, trick

every trick in the book

every clever or dishonest way that you know to achieve something that you want (often + to do sth) He used every trick in the book to get her to sign the contract.

See miss a trick, turn a trick

See also: book, every, trick