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Clever shortcuts that bend reality, fool the eye, or impress the dog.
means Cunning acts, deceptions, or skillful techniques used to fool, entertain, or solve a problem.
from From Old North French trique, a deceitful act, rooted in Latin tricari, to make trouble or shuffle excuses.
Trade tricksInsider shortcuts a craft never advertises.
One-trick ponyCoined when traveling shows had literally one act.
Hat trickBorrowed from cricket: three wickets, one new hat.