狐狸尾巴

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húliwěiba ㄏㄨˊ ˙ㄌㄧㄨㄟˇ ˙ㄅㄚ

- lit. fox's tail (idiom) visible sign of evil intentions
- to reveal one's evil nature
- evidence that reveals the villain

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Idiom惯用语 · In everyday use

Literally: fox tail
Meaning: The telltale sign that exposes someone's bad intentions or wrongdoing. In tales, a fox spirit in human form let its tail show. Often 'show the fox's tail' (露出狐狸尾巴).

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露狐狸尾巴 lòuhúliwěiba reveal one's true, wicked nature

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