trojan-horse
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Meaning · English
A person or thing that appears harmless but is actually harmful or destructive
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Người hoặc thứ gì đó có vẻ vô hại nhưng thực sự có hại hoặc phá hủy
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Literally: a wooden horse used to infiltrate
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
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 “trojan-horse” mean?
A person or thing that appears harmless but is actually harmful or destructive Literally: a wooden horse used to infiltrate
Is “trojan-horse” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.