devil in disguise
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Someone or something that appears harmless but is actually evil or harmful
Ai hoặc điều gì đó có vẻ vô hại nhưng thực sự độc ác
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Examples
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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 “devil in disguise” mean?
Someone or something that appears harmless but is actually evil or harmful Literally: a devil hiding behind a disguise
Is “devil in disguise” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.