trick
a bag of tricks: seebag.
a box of tricks: seebox.
do the trick achieve the required result. informal
1990Niki HillDeath Grows On You I figured a box of candy would do the trick, would bring some colour back.
every trick in the book every available method of achieving what you want. informal
how's tricks? used as a friendly greeting. informal
not miss a trick: seemiss.
the oldest trick in the book a ruse so hackneyed that it should no longer deceive anyone.
a trick worth two of that a much better plan or expedient. informal
☞ This phrase is from Shakespeare's Henry the Fourth, Part 1: 'I know a trick worth two of that i' faith'.
tricks of the trade special ingenious techniques used in a profession or craft, especially those that are little known by outsiders.
turn a trick (of a prostitute) have a session with a client. informal
2018Ruth WareThe Death of Mrs Westaway There's no way I'm turning tricks for some paedo pimp.
up to your (old) tricks misbehaving in a characteristic way. informal