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	Idiom: an expression having a special meaning which is not clear from the usual meaning of the words in the expression Up one's sleeve Definition: hiding something EXAMPLE: She is planning a surprise. I wonder what is up her sleeve... EXAMPLE: Everyone thought that the game was lost, but the coach of the football team had something up his sleeve. To keep it under your hat Definition: to keep a secret EXAMPLE: I will tell you where my sister is hiding if you promise to keep it under your hat. EXAMPLE: It is important to keep this information under your hat until next month. Dressed to kill Definition: wearing clothing that makes you look great (usually your best clothing) EXAMPLE: They looked like they weredressed to kill at the disco. EXAMPLE: At her last interview, she looked as though she were dressed to kill. To knock one's socks off Definition: to excite or surprise someone EXAMPLE: The latest government taxes knocks my socks off. EXAMPLE: The end of the play knocked the audience's socks off.