东窗事发
東窗事發Meanings
CC-CEDICT
- 1.(of a plot etc) to be exposed (idiom)
- 2.to come to light
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Wiktionary
- 1.to come to light; to be exposed
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Etymology
From a folklore about the Southern Song politician Qin Hui, recorded in 《西湖遊覽志餘》 (circa 1550). He was said to have schemed the murder of the contemporary military general Yue Fei under the east window (東窗) of his house, for which he was punished in hell after death.
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Components
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