bag of tricks

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Meaning · English

A set of skills or methods used to achieve something

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tập hợp kỹ năng hoặc phương pháp để đạt được điều gì đó

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Literally: a container filled with devices for magic or deception
Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

The magician pulled out his bag of tricks to entertain the kids

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Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “bag of tricks” mean?

A set of skills or methods used to achieve something Literally: a container filled with devices for magic or deception

Is “bag of tricks” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.