card up one's sleeve 的定义
- Also, ace up one's sleeve. A hidden or secret advantage or resource, as in Before we make a decision, let's see if management has another card up its sleeve, or You can count on John to have an ace up his sleeve. The practice of storing something in one's sleeve dates from the 16th century, when clothes rarely had pockets. The current term comes from gambling, where a dishonest player might so conceal an ace or other winning card. [Mid-1800s]
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等同于 last resort
card up one's sleeve 的近义词 9 个
等同于 ace in the hole
card up one's sleeve 的近义词 8 个
等同于 trump card
card up one's sleeve 的近义词 8 个
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