How to Pronounce "trick up your sleeve"
expression
TRIK-up yor SLEEV
tr-IK-up yaw SLEEV
Definition
If you have a trick up your sleeve, you have a secret strategy or plan that you are saving for the right moment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈsɫiv
British English
tɹˈɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /jˈɔː/ /slˈiːv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRIK-up yor SLEEV
UK
tr-IK-up yaw SLEEV
Listen in Context
She always has a trick up her sleeve during meetings.
Do you have a trick up your sleeve for the test?
The magician had a trick up his sleeve to surprise the audience.
Don’t worry if things get tough; I’ve got a trick up my sleeve.