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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a surprise up" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to suggest an unexpected event or revelation, but the phrasing is awkward and unclear.
Example: "I didn't expect a surprise up during the meeting, but the announcement caught everyone off guard."
Alternatives: "a surprise in store" or "an unexpected surprise".
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But he also has a surprise up his sleeve.
It turns out that Bugaboo may have a surprise up its sleeve.
Mint ice cream has always seemed to me an unnecessary idea, but Mr. Finehirsh had a surprise up his sleeve.
Hall and his touring company, Propeller, often have a song on their lips, not to mention a surprise up their sleeves.
For superfans, RuPaul had a surprise up her sleeve: she brought in Tamar Braxton, who Roxxxy Andrews skewered in season five's Snatch Game, as a judge, and she had some better jokes than some of the Dragsters.
But just like Daft Punk hoped to bring back a touch of the past with their new record (which was almost completely analog), Rogers says he might have a surprise up his sleeve.
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Often suspenseful fictions include many surprises, and one can feel suspense if they think a surprise is up ahead.
A season that had started in the Prenton Park side's youth team before a "surprise" call up to the first team ended with a move to the Allianz Arena.
Do not ask pointless questions, because with every extra question you ask, the chance of a surprise coming up increases.
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