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trick of the/your trade — a quick or clever way of doing something that you have learned usually as part of your job Let me show you a little trick of the trade. a mystery writer who knows all the tricks of his trade • • • Main Entry: ↑trade trick of the/your trade see ↑ … Useful english dictionary
(the) oldest trick in the book — the oldest trick in the book phrase a dishonest method of doing something that you know about because it has been used many times before Flattery is the oldest trick in the book, so don’t fall for it! Thesaurus: tricks, pretences and dishonest… … Useful english dictionary
trick of the trade — A trick of the trade is something used by people experienced in an area that helps them … The small dictionary of idiomes
Trick of the Light — Infobox Single Name = Trick of the Light Caption = Artist = The Triffids from Album = Calenture A side = Trick of the Light B side = Love the Fever Released = January, 1988 Format … Wikipedia
trick of the trade — noun A shortcut or other quick, or very effective way of doing things, that professional workers learn from experience. For the most part, he has some knack, or trick of the trade, which by close inspection can be delected, and so the heart of… … Wiktionary
(the) oldest trick in the book — a way of deceiving someone that is not new. It was the oldest trick in the book one man distracted me while another stole my wallet … New idioms dictionary
the oldest trick in the book — a dishonest method of doing something that you know about because it has been used many times before Flattery is the oldest trick in the book, so don t fall for it! … English dictionary
trick of the light — it was probably just a trick of the light Syn: illusion, optical illusion, figment of the imagination; mirage … Thesaurus of popular words
oldest trick in the book — The oldest trick in the book is a well known way of deceiving someone, though still effective. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** A well known and much used trick, which is still effective today, is called the oldest trick in the book.… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
Oldest trick in the book — The oldest trick in the book is a well known way of deceiving someone, though still effective … Dictionary of English idioms
trick of the trade — {n. phr.}, {usually in plural}, {informal} 1. A piece of expert knowledge; a smart, quick, or skillful way of working at a trade or job. * /Mr. Olson spent years learning the tricks of the trade as a carpenter./ * /Any one can learn how to hang… … Dictionary of American idioms
