Devil in disguise In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "devil in disguise", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2022-02-08 06:02

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Devil in disguise noun phrase

Used to imply that someone seems to be good, useful, or benevolent but in reality they are not

Don't be fooled by his appearance. He is a devil in disguise.

Suddenly she is being helpful to me. I doubt that there is a devil in disguise.

John's just pretending to be nice to me. I know he is a devil in disguise.

The origin of this phrase is not clear.

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Let not poor Nelly starve

One of the last words of King Charles II when he asked his brother to look after Nell (his mistress)

Example: King Charles II did indeed have many mistresses, Nell was one. "Let not poor Nelly starve" he said.

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