Card up your sleeve meaning

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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