miss a trick . miss a trick {v. phr.} To fail to see, hear, or notice something of even the slightest importance. He never misses a trick when it comes to the stock market. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: M Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment