B1 — Intermediate👁️ Body Parts
Avere un asso nella manica
To have an ace up one's sleeve
Literal Translation
"To have an ace up one's sleeve"
What it means
To have an ace up one's sleeve. Describes having a secret advantage or plan kept in reserve. Direct equivalent of the English expression.
Example in context
"Non preoccuparti — ho ancora un asso nella manica."
"Don't worry — I still have an ace up my sleeve."
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