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Region: General | Usage example: She pulled another solution from her bag of tricks.

Bag of tricks

Meaning

A set of clever resources or skills.

Usage

Used when someone demonstrates crafty or varied tactics.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Magicians carrying multiple props in a bag.

Used in performance and later advice contexts.

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