A bag/box of tricks In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "a bag/box of tricks", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2022-08-09 10:08

Meaning of A bag/box of tricks

A bag/box of tricks spoken language noun phrase

Used to refer to a set of methods or items that one can use to achieve something.

Let's see what I have in a box of tricks to amuse these kids.

He's familiar with all of a magician's bag of tricks.

Our resort manager always has a bag of tricks to attract tourists.

She is the best sales employee in the company. She really has a bag of tricks to sell things.

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the tricks of the trade

Clever methods used by experienced people in a specific domain to gain advantage

lose (one's) edge

To lose the skill or advantage one used to have in the past

have (something), will travel

Said when someone has the skill or competence in something and could use it anywhere

have to learn to walk before you run

Don't rush into doing something advanced before you know the basic skills, techniques and primary details 

try, use, etc. every trick in the book

Try, use, etc. every possible method to achieve something

 

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