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a box of tricks box of tricks1. The items that one has available for use. The phrase originally referred to the items a magician would use for magic tricks. Let's see what I have in my box of tricks to entertain the baby.2. The skills that one has available for use. She's an ace negotiator, so you know she has a few more surprises in her box of tricks.See also: box, of, tricka box of tricks an ingenious gadget. informalSee also: box, of, tricka bag/box of ˈtricks (informal) a set of methods or equipment that somebody can use: Hotel managers are using a whole new bag of tricks to attract their guests.See also: bag, box, of, trick |