Every trick in the book

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Figurative Use

It's used as a metaphor to imply using varied strategies, not actual 'tricks' from a book.

During the negotiations, he tried every trick in the book to seal the deal.

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Negative Connotation

Often suggests desperation or dishonesty in someone's actions.

The salesman used every trick in the book to convince us, but we saw through his tactics.

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Not Literal

There isn't an actual 'book of tricks'; it's expressing using all available methods.

She used every trick in the book to win the game, even the most unexpected ones.