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This is an old saying which means to have a secret that can be used to benefit them. It comes from the game of Poker. Having something up one's sleeve is in reference to those who cheat at poker, often putting an "Ace" up their sleeve which they would then use in their hand to win.

It is now used as a reference to a "secret weapon" that can be used to achieve something. For instance, during World War II, the Atomic Bomb was the thing that the US had "up their sleeve" -- a secret weapon that would be used to win the war.

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