Ace up your sleeve meaning
What does the saying 'Ace up your sleeve' mean?
Idiom: Ace up your sleeve
Meaning:
If you have an ace up your sleeve, you have something that will give you an advantage that other people don't know about.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Gambling |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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