every trick in the book

English

Noun

every trick in the book

  1. All possible knowledge of a subject matter.
    He was always one step ahead of me, as he seems to know every trick in the book.
  2. All possible means, both honest and dishonest
    The solicitor tried every trick in the book to get me to sign the contract, but I wasn't having any of it!

Usage notes

  • Sense 1. collocates mainly with verbs of knowledge, most commonly with know
  • Sense 2. collocates mainly with verbs such as use, and try
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