Is it common to use "trick" as a meaning of "know-how"? Could you give some examples?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
Yes, it is common to use the word "trick" to refer to a skill that someone does that helps them achieve a result or succeed in doing something quicker or better. A "trick" in this case is something that someone knows how to do that is often a short-cut of a longer way of doing something. Here's a few examples: Ex: How do you whistle? What's the trick? Ex: What's the trick to writing a good resume? Ex: The trick to making strong coffee is to use less water.
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