bag of tricks

The phrase "bag of tricks" is often used to describe a person's collection of skills or strategies, much like a magician's assortment of props.

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Definition

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(informal)A collection of skills, techniques, or resources used to solve problems or achieve goals.

Example

  • When the computer stopped working, he pulled out his bag of tricks to fix it.
  • The coach has a whole bag of tricks to motivate the team.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bag of tricks":

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