(idiomatic) A shortcut or other quick, or very effective way of doing things, that professional workers learn from experience.

plural of trick of the trade

(simile) Helplessly and innocently, without knowing the unpleasant consequences.

Alternative form of like a lamb to the slaughter

(chiefly US, idiomatic) An occasion on which a reprimand or punishment is administered privately.

(idiomatic) To take more food on one's plate than one can eat; to be greedy. / (idiomatic) To want more than one can handle.

(idiomatic) In a place or places not commonly visited. / (idiomatic) To a place or places not commonly visited.

To arrange the sheets, blankets, or other coverings of a bed smoothly and neatly, with the corners tucked under the mattress.

(figuratively) To praise someone highly.

(informal, idiomatic) To boast, or brag, or talk too much. / (informal, idiomatic) To disclose some information that was supposed to be secret.