Some set tricks of Chinese Kung Fu. [Photo: ultrad.com.br]

Set tricks

Set tricks originally refer to a series of skills and tricks in Kung Fu. But this year the phrase has gradually been appropriated and become synonymous to a fixed trap employed by someone with evil intentions.

Set tricks are usually routine strategy, almost equal to some formula for success.

For example, cheaters have their set tricks to always make people believe their story. Playboys use set tricks to flirt with girls and make them fall in love.

A derivative phrase, "fewer set tricks, more sincerity" has emerged on social media as well.