狐狸尾巴

狐狸尾巴

Literally means:

fox's tail

Actually means:

something that gives away a person's real character or evil intentions

According to ancient Chinese legend,foxes cannot conceal their tails after turning into human being. Then fox's tail is used figuratively to connote that evil intentions, ill conducts or traces of ill conducts can not be concealed. Derogatory.

据中国古代传说，狐狸变成人以后尾巴藏不住。后来就用狐狸尾巴比喻掩盖不住的坏心眼、坏行为，或干坏事留下的痕迹。具有贬义色彩。