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Pretty words, pretty face, ugly heart
巧言令色 kou.gen.rei.shoku Literally: skill – word – command – color Alternately: Flattery. Blandishment. Pretty words and ingratiating facial expressions, usually backed by a desire to deceive or manipulate. Making nice with someone but hiding ill intent. Notes: This yojijukugo comes … Continue reading
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Tagged Analects, 論語, flattery, ill intent, ingratiating, pretty words, 巧言, 令色
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