Sekirov Dictionary

show the cloven foot

verb1

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To reveal a devilish character or an evil purpose, despite attempts to disguise it.
- Well, I went over to the Squire's, pretty well satisfied in my own mind; so, after flattering and crowing about her a little while, I up and shew the cloven foot. — 1852

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