sleight of hand
"Sleight of hand" involves skillful and quick hand movements to perform tricks or deceive, often used in magic and illusions.
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Definition
B2Magic and Illusions
(technical, performative)Quick and skillful hand movements used to perform tricks or create illusions.
Example
- The magician's sleight of hand left the audience in awe.
C1General
(idiomatic)A clever or deceptive action intended to achieve a desired result.
Example
- The politician's promises were just sleight of hand to win votes.
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