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别有用心 (bié yǒu yòng xīn)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To have an ulterior motive or hidden agenda.

Definition (中文解释)

用心居心,打算。心中另有算计。指言论或行动另有不可告人的企图。

Derivation (典故出处)

清·吴趼人《二十年目睹之怪现状》第九十九回王太尊也是说他办事可靠,那里知道他是别有用心的呢。”

Example (造句示例)

His flattery seemed genuine, but I suspected he had an ulterior motive.