I’ve got some tricks under my sleeve
Posted: February 19, 2025 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: expressions, humor, malaphors, MasterChef, mixed idioms, words 2 CommentsA contestant on the show MasterChef was talking about making a comeback after having failed in the previous round. This is a subtle mashup of “tricks up (one’s) sleeve” (a secret plan, idea, or advantage) and “under (one’s) belt” (in one’s scope of experience). “Under my hat” (secret) might also be in the mix, considering that a magician likes to produce the trick where a rabbit comes out of a hat. Kudos to Anthony Kovacs for hearing this one!

Perhaps also “under one’s hat,” like a magician?
Yes! I have edited the post to add that. Thanks Beth!