sleight of hand
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as in magic
the art or skill of performing tricks or illusions for entertainment
His masterful sleight of hand amazed the crowd.
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as in scheme
a clever often underhanded means to achieve an end
Financial sleight of hand allowed him to embezzle money from the company without anyone noticing.
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“Sleight of hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleight%20of%20hand. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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