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have somebody or something up one's sleeve
to have somebody or something up one's sleeve
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to have a hidden resource, plan, or advantage that can be used strategically when needed
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They usually have aces up their sleeves when they negotiate an important transaction.
During the tough contract negotiations, she had an experienced lawyer up her sleeve, ready to step in if the situation got tricky.
In a game of chess, he kept a brilliant move up his sleeve to surprise his opponent.
Let's see if management has another card up its sleeve.
The negotiator always had a few bargaining tactics up his sleeve to secure the best deal.
