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secret weapon

NOUN

ace in the hole

Synonyms

WEAK

ace up one's sleeve card up one's sleeve decisive argument decisive resource reserve secret advantage sure advantage trump card

NOUN

trump card

Synonyms

STRONG

assistance

WEAK

ace in the hole ace up one's sleeve advantage aid asset card up one's sleeve edge help influence key resource lead leg up leverage luck odds position power protection superiority upper hand whip hand

Antonyms

STRONG

disadvantage

WEAK

short end

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The experiment might sound sentimental, but Chakraborty, the production’s secret weapon, maintains a scientific restraint, albeit one suffused with maternal anguish.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

This is your secret weapon — though heads up, it isn’t compatible with Dedicated IP, Onion Over VPN, or P2P servers.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

"My secret weapon is that I am enjoying it and I have a smile back on my face," Packer told BBC Sport.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Tim Cook’s secret weapon that turned Apple into a $4 trillion empire.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Mrs. Parker gave me a sympathetic look, and I felt the slap of irony hit—some secret weapon I turned out to be.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King

secret weapon

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