Definitions

bag of tricks

NOUN

ways to accomplish something

Synonyms

WEAK

know-how savvy stratagems tools of the trade tricks of the trade wisdom

Example Sentences

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Confidence oozing from every player, and Kerolin a bag of tricks and flair, it was a showcase of everything that has helped City carve out such a commanding lead.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

I’m pretty optimistic, but nothing in my bag of tricks was working when I was on that show.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2025

Gimmickry only goes so far for so long, especially when drawn from the same sling bag of tricks.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2025

It was everything out of the bag of tricks just crammed together.

From Slate • Nov. 5, 2024

“I’ve never seen a bag of tricks like that.”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith