trick-bag 

(political use) A situation where one political party or politician frames, sets up, blackmails, extorts, or abuses another political party, or politician(s) through a series of seemingly innocent acts, requests or compromises.

Mr. Speaker, President Obama has put us in a trick-bag with our NATO allies.

Another Republican trick-bag includes considering the destruction of the American credit rating and possibly manufacturing a depression so that Obama can be blamed.

trick-bag by hitek vagabond August 2, 2011

trick bag 

A situation which can lead to a disastorous outcome, normally intitated by someone who dislikes you.

My ex girlfriend called my mom and told her a bunch of lies. She's trying to put me in a trick bag.

trick bag by I lived it June 11, 2006

trick bag 

A scheme, manipulation, or situation that seemed legitimate, honest and/or innocent, at first. Usually referred to at time when it may or may not be too late to avoid the full consequences and/or embarrassment.

“My mortgage ended up a lot more expensive than they implied. The bank put me in a ‘trick bag’, but I had already moved my family in.”

trick bag by Lite Yagami May 13, 2009

trick bag 

(prison use) A situation where one prisoner attempts to frame, set up, blackmail, extort, or abuse another weaker inmate, usually through seemingly innocent acts or requests

Marcus got Jeff in a real trick bag, got him to carry those drugs and then informed on him.

trick bag by Lt. Commander Data December 16, 2008

trick bag 

Bad situation. Sticky situation. Getting yourself in a situation that is not good, complex, or can lead to bad things. Getting in a heap of trouble.

You took that gangsta's girlfriend? Boy, you in a trick bag now.

trick bag by Racindrew June 11, 2006

trick bag 

Something you have to do but hate.

Roger: Want to hang out Saturday, I know a couple good lookers that will be at the bar.

Harv: No. I'm busy.

Roger: What ?
Harv: I'm in the trick bag, my stepmom's uncles sisters brother birthday party man.

Roger: You mean those real boring relatives of yours ?
Harv: Yes, that would be them.

trick bag by cut the cards January 1, 2023

trick bag 

In sports, a psychological advantage one team or player has over an opponent.

Serena has Venus in the trick bag.

trick bag by moodyrichard September 4, 2018