daughter of Eve

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Meaning · English

A woman, especially one who is perceived as cunning or deceitful

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Literally: a female descendant of the biblical Eve
Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

She's a daughter of Eve, always getting what she wants through manipulation

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Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “daughter of Eve” mean?

A woman, especially one who is perceived as cunning or deceitful Literally: a female descendant of the biblical Eve

Is “daughter of Eve” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.