- in the woodpile
- phrasal doing or responsible for covert mischief
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
in the woodpile
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nigger in the woodpile — {n. phr.}, {slang} Something unexpected that changes a situation; a hidden factor or trick. Racist and offensive, but commonly used in the past. * /I knew there had to be a nigger in the woodpile, because the man was being much too generous./ *… … Dictionary of American idioms
nigger in the woodpile — {n. phr.}, {slang} Something unexpected that changes a situation; a hidden factor or trick. Racist and offensive, but commonly used in the past. * /I knew there had to be a nigger in the woodpile, because the man was being much too generous./ *… … Dictionary of American idioms
nigger\ in\ the\ woodpile — n. phr. slang Something unexpected that changes a situation; a hidden factor or trick. Racist and offensive, but commonly used in the past. I knew there had to be a nigger in the woodpile, because the man was being much too generous. When the… … Словарь американских идиом
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nigger in the woodpile — something (as a concealed motive or obscure factor) contrary to appearances in a situation * * * nigger in the woodpile A hidden evil influence • • • Main Entry: ↑nigger … Useful english dictionary
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woodpile — See: NIGGER IN THE WOODPILE … Dictionary of American idioms
