How to Pronounce "ace up your sleeve"
expression
AYS-up-yer-SLEEV
AYS-up-yaw-SLEEV
Definition
If you have an 'ace up your sleeve,' you have a hidden advantage or secret plan that you can use to succeed, especially when things get tough.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪs/ /ˈəp/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈsɫiv
British English
ˈeɪs/ /ˈʌp/ /jˈɔː/ /slˈiːv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AYS-up-yer-SLEEV
UK
AYS-up-yaw-SLEEV
Listen in Context
He always has an ace up his sleeve in negotiations.
If the plan fails, we still have an ace up our sleeve.
The coach has an ace up his sleeve for the final game.
Don’t worry, I have an ace up my sleeve if things go wrong.