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图穷匕首见
Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
图穷匕见 (圖窮匕見) tú​qióng​bǐ​xiàn
historical origin
the literal event of a hidden dagger being revealed at the end of a map scroll, referring to Jing Ke's attempt to assassinate the King of Qin
malice revealed
a figurative expression used when a hidden plot or malicious intention is finally exposed

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