a box of tricks

box of tricks

1. The items that one has available for use. The phrase originally referred to the items a magician would use for magic tricks. Let's see what I have in my box of tricks to entertain the baby.
2. The skills that one has available for use. She's an ace negotiator, so you know she has a few more surprises in her box of tricks.
See also: box, of, trick
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a box of tricks

an ingenious gadget. informal
See also: box, of, trick
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

a bag/box of ˈtricks

(informal) a set of methods or equipment that somebody can use: Hotel managers are using a whole new bag of tricks to attract their guests.
See also: bag, box, of, trick
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • a bag of tricks
  • a bag/box of tricks
  • bag of tricks
  • box of tricks
  • someone's bag of tricks
  • carte
  • à la carte
  • none of the above
  • blend together
  • fold, spindle, or mutilate