English Explanatory Dictionary

show the cloven foot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To reveal a devilish character or an evil purpose, despite attempts to disguise it.

Word forms

show the cloven foot shows the cloven foot showing the cloven foot showed the cloven foot shown the cloven foot

Etymology

Satan is depicted as having cloven feet.

Synonyms

show the cloven hoof

Related words

show one's true colours

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