Ace up your sleeve
The phrase "Ace up your sleeve" refers to a hidden advantage or secret resource that someone possesses, typically to gain an advantage or achieve success in a certain situation. It originates from the practice of cheating in card games, where a player would hide an ace card up their sleeve to use it later to win.
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