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Chinese
xīnlǐyǒuguǐ
Meaning: to have a guilty conscience; to be hiding something
Part of Speech: Idiom

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Example

他一聽到要檢查帳目,就緊張得像是心裡有鬼。
他一听到要检查帐目,就紧张得像是心里有鬼。
As soon as he heard that the accounts would be checked, he became so nervous that he looked as if he were hiding something.

Usage Notes

Describes someone whose nervous behavior suggests guilt or a secret, whether or not that suspicion is justified.

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