Meaning of the word "be up to your (old) tricks" in English
What does "be up to your (old) tricks" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
be up to your (old) tricks
US /bi ʌp tu jʊər (oʊld) trɪks/
UK /bi ʌp tu jɔː (əʊld) trɪks/
Idiom
to be doing something bad or dishonest, especially something that you have done before
Example:
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I saw him sneaking out with a bag of cookies; he must be up to his old tricks again.
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The cat has been unusually quiet; I bet she's up to her old tricks, probably trying to get into the pantry.