sleight of hand

1.
Worldwideneutral
- Manual dexterity and skill used to perform magic tricks or illusions, typically involving deceptive hand movements.
- Specialized techniques performed by magicians to conceal actions or manipulate objects unseen by observers.
2.
Worldwideinformalfigurative
- Deceptive trickery or cunning designed to mislead, conceal, or manipulate a person or situation.
- An instance of manipulation or subterfuge intended to hide the truth or achieve an unfair advantage.

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