Meaning of 'Card up your sleeve'
What does the saying 'Card up your sleeve' mean?
Idiom: Card up your sleeve
Meaning:
If you have a card up your sleeve, you have a surprise plan or idea that you are keeping back until the time is right.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Gambling |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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