What Does "i knew you had something up your sleeve" Mean?
Learn what "i knew you had something up your sleeve" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
You what the fuck are you doing here? I knew you had shit up your sleeve but murder
It means you suspected someone had a hidden plan or advantage.
From I'M Obsessed With My Boss Part Ii, Episode 49
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker reacts to someone's secretive behavior and says they expected a hidden motive.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you think someone was being sneaky or planning something behind the scenes. It can sound accusing, so it is better in informal arguments than in polite conversation.
Better ways to say it
I knew you had something up your sleeve.
You had something up your sleeve, didn't you?
I knew you were hiding something.
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