- has up his sleeve
- plotting, planning
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
has up his sleeve
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has something up his sleeve — plotting something, has something in reserve … English contemporary dictionary
sleeve — [sli:v] n [: Old English; Origin: sliefe] 1.) the part of a piece of clothing that covers all or part of your arm ▪ a dress with long sleeves long sleeved/short sleeved etc ▪ a short sleeved shirt 2.) have sth up your sleeve informal to have a… … Dictionary of contemporary English
sleeve — [[t]sli͟ːv[/t]] sleeves 1) N COUNT The sleeves of a coat, shirt, or other item of clothing are the parts that cover your arms. His sleeves were rolled up to his elbows... He wore a black band on the left sleeve of his jacket. 2) N COUNT: usu N of … English dictionary
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wear one's heart on one's sleeve — also[pin one s heart on one s sleeve] {v. phr.} To show your feelings openly; show everyone how you feel; not hide your feelings. * /She wears her heart on her sleeve. It s easy to see if she is sad or happy./ * /Sometimes it is better not to pin … Dictionary of American idioms
wear one's heart on one's sleeve — also[pin one s heart on one s sleeve] {v. phr.} To show your feelings openly; show everyone how you feel; not hide your feelings. * /She wears her heart on her sleeve. It s easy to see if she is sad or happy./ * /Sometimes it is better not to pin … Dictionary of American idioms
up one's sleeve — phrasal : held secretly in reserve has an emergency plan up his sleeve * * * up one s sleeve To laugh privately or unperceived ● sleeve * * * (of a strategy, idea, or resource) kept secret and in reserve for use when needed he was new to the game … Useful english dictionary
card up one's sleeve — {n. phr.}, {informal} Another help, plan, or argument kept back and produced if needed; another way to do something. * /John knew his mother would lend him money if necessary, but he kept that card up his sleeve./ * /Bill always has a card up his … Dictionary of American idioms
