Question

Choose the option that best fills in the blank in the given sentence to complete it logically and correctly:

He had an ace in his sleeve for times just like this.

• A. ace under his sleeve
• B. ace in his sleeve
• C. ace up his sleeve
• D. ace on his sleeve

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

ace up his sleeve

The answer must be a correct idiomatic expression of the English language.

Option C is correct. 'Ace up his sleeve' means 'A surprise or secret advantage'. Thus, we can say 'he had a secret advantage for times like this'.

Options A, B and D are not correct idiomatic expressions.