How to Pronounce "have up your sleeve"
expression
HAV uhp yor SLEEV
HAV up yaw SLEEV
Definition
To have a secret plan, idea, or advantage ready, which you will use later if you need it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈəp/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈsɫiv
British English
hæv/ /ˈʌp/ /jˈɔː/ /slˈiːv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV uhp yor SLEEV
UK
HAV up yaw SLEEV
Listen in Context
She always has something up her sleeve when things get tough.
Do you have anything up your sleeve for the meeting?
The coach had a strategy up his sleeve for the final game.
Don’t worry, I have a plan up my sleeve if this doesn’t work.