trick
Translation
trick, prank, knack, feat
Examples
He played a trick on his friend.
He played a trick on his friend.
What's the trick to opening this jar?
What's the trick to opening this jar?
The magician performed a card trick.
The magician performed a card trick.
Grammar Patterns
((play a trick)) ((on sb.)) to do something to deceive someone for a joke The children played a trick on their teacher.
((the trick)) ((to sth./doing sth.)) a clever way of doing something The trick is to stay calm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: prank, stunt, ruse, ploy
Etymology
From Old French 'trichier' (to cheat, trick).
Memory Tips
Imagine a magician pulling a rabbit from a hat. That's a magic trick.