secret weapon

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NOUN

ace in the hole

Synonyms

WEAK

ace up one's sleeve card up one's sleeve decisive argument decisive resource reserve secret advantage sure advantage trump card

NOUN

trump card

Synonyms

STRONG

assistance

WEAK

ace in the hole ace up one's sleeve advantage aid asset card up one's sleeve edge help influence key resource lead leg up leverage luck odds position power protection superiority upper hand whip hand

Antonyms

STRONG

disadvantage

WEAK

short end

Example Sentences

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secret weapon

Long-tenured workers like Barzar are Costco’s secret weapon.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

Cruz is alluring and watchful, while Norton turns out to be the film’s secret weapon.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026

This is your secret weapon — though heads up, it isn’t compatible with Dedicated IP, Onion Over VPN, or P2P servers.

From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026

"My secret weapon is that I am enjoying it and I have a smile back on my face," Packer told BBC Sport.

From BBC ● May 9, 2026

She’s right—I have a secret weapon that’s lying in the cabins right now.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer