up to one's old tricks

prepositional phrase

Engaging in mischievous behavior considered typical of oneself.

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Meanings

prepositional phrase

alternative up to one's usual tricks · alternative up to one's tricks

  1. informalEngaging in mischievous behavior considered typical of oneself.
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APA

up to one's old tricks. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/up%20to%20one's%20old%20tricks

MLA

“up to one's old tricks.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/up%20to%20one's%20old%20tricks. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “up to one's old tricks,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/up%20to%20one's%20old%20tricks.

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