whole box of tricks: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- All the techniques, methods, devices, or stratagems available for achieving a purpose.
- A complete set of maneuvers or resources habitually used by a person or group.
Examples
BetaThe magician pulled out the whole box of tricks to impress the audience at the birthday party.
El mago sacó todo su repertorio de trucos para impresionar al público en la fiesta de cumpleaños.
When negotiating the deal, she used the whole box of tricks to get the best possible terms.
Al negociar el trato, usó todas sus artimañas para conseguir las mejores condiciones posibles.
Don't underestimate him; he’s got the whole box of tricks when it comes to sales strategies.
No lo subestimes; tiene todo un arsenal de trucos cuando se trata de estrategias de venta.
Examples:
- EN: We sailed in circles, for two or three nights to practice under sail with all the drill, turning about, bracing the yards the whole box of tricks.ES: Navegamos en círculos, durante dos o tres noches para practicar cómo arriar velas con toda la maquinaria, virar, calcular las yardas todos los trucos.
- EN: She had a whole box of tricks.ES: Tenía una caja llena de trucos.
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