to  have  somebody or something  up one's  sleeve
<abbr style="text-decoration: underline;" title="have / keep" > have</abbr>
hævkip
hāvkip
somebody or something
ʌp
ap
up
wʌnz
vanz
<i>one's</i>
sliv
sliv
sleeve

Definition & Meaning of "have somebody or something up one's sleeve "in English

to have somebody or something up one's sleeve
01

to have a hidden resource, plan, or advantage that can be used strategically when needed 

Collocation
Examples
The negotiator always had a few bargaining tactics up his sleeve to secure the best deal. 
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