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Idioms (5)

have up one's sleeve
CEFR B2

to have a secret plan or advantage kept ready for later use

Informal
trump card
CEFR B2

a hidden advantage kept in reserve for the decisive moment

Neutral
ace in the hole
CEFR C1

a secret advantage kept hidden until it is needed

Neutral
ace up your sleeve
CEFR C1

a hidden advantage kept in reserve

Neutral
turn the tables
CEFR B2

to reverse a situation so that the former weaker side gains the advantage

Neutral

Proverbs(1)

the early bird catches the worm

Those who act promptly have the best chance of success.

10 corpus occurrences