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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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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.
Darren Kinder has a couple aces up his sleeve this week.
