up one's sleeve

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Hidden, in reserve

I have tried everything I can think of, and I don't have anything more up my sleeve.

(deyim) Kept secret and in reserve for use when needed
concealed, hidden
up one's sleeve

    Turkish pronunciation

    ʌp wʌnz sliv

    Pronunciation

    /ˈəp ˈwənz ˈslēv/ /ˈʌp ˈwʌnz ˈsliːv/

    Etymology

    [ '&p ] (adverb.) before 12th century. From the practice of hiding tricks or gimmicks in the sleeve.
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