an ace up your sleeve

US /ən eɪs ʌp jʊər sliːv/
UK /ən eɪs ʌp jʊər sliːv/
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切り札, 隠し持った強み

a secret advantage or resource that can be used when needed

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The politician had an ace up his sleeve for the debate.
その政治家は討論のために切り札を持っていた
She always keeps an ace up her sleeve for negotiations.
彼女は交渉のために常に切り札を持っている