bag of tricks

NOUN

ways to accomplish something

Synonyms

WEAK

know-how savvy stratagems tools of the trade tricks of the trade wisdom

Example Sentences

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Confidence oozing from every player, and Kerolin a bag of tricks and flair, it was a showcase of everything that has helped City carve out such a commanding lead.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

I’m pretty optimistic, but nothing in my bag of tricks was working when I was on that show.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2025

It was everything out of the bag of tricks just crammed together.

From Slate • Nov. 5, 2024

I knew that she was one of those girls who had a bag of tricks that she wasn't going to let anyone see until the time was right.

From Salon • May 3, 2024

I go up into my bedroom, dump out my bag of tricks.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz