Phrase guide

bag of tricks

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A set of skills, techniques, items of information, or other resources used to help achieve professional or personal goals.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A collection of items, especially as constituting a very complete set of such items.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated, idiomatic

Qualifier: often preceded by whole

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3

noun

Meaning 3

a supply of ways of accomplishing something

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • every good mechanic has a large bag of tricks

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: know-how

History

Etymology

An allusion to the collection of props and devices used by a magician.