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to have sb/sth up one's sleeve
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att ha ett sätt att ändra en ogynnsam situation när det behövs
to have a hidden resource, plan, or advantage that can be used strategically when needed
Exempel
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.
Darren Kinder has a couple aces up his sleeve this week.
The negotiator always had a few bargaining tactics up his sleeve to secure the best deal.
They usually have aces up their sleeves when they negotiate an important transaction.
