as bajo la manga
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as bajo la manga
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (figurative) (hidden advantage)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. ace up one's sleeve (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
Todos pensábamos que Julio estaba frito, pero el tipo tenía un as bajo la manga.We all thought Julio was done for, but the guy had an ace up his sleeve.
b. ace in the hole (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
Abajo en las encuestas, el candidato todavía tenía un as bajo la manga, y ese era su compañera de fórmula.Down in the polls, the candidate still had an ace in the hole, and that was his running mate.
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