The idiom 'to have something up your sleeve' means to have a secret plan or a hidden surprise. It can be used with 'to keep' or 'to have got'.
La expresión 'to have something up your sleeve' significa tener un plan secreto o una sorpresa guardada. Puede usarse con 'to keep' o 'to have got'.
| Idiom | to have something up your sleeve |
|---|---|
| Definition | to be hiding something or keeping it secret |
| Examples | - He's been very quiet lately. Do you think he has something up his sleeve? - Trust me. I have nothing up my sleeve! |
| Note | This expression is also used with have got or the verb to keep. (A sleeve is the arm of a shirt or jacket.) |
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