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(offensive, ethnic slur) A hidden motive, influence or factor; a concealed (potential) snag; something suspicious.

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nigger in the woodpile

Source Word

nigger in the woodpile

Noun

ethnic offensive slur

(offensive, ethnic slur) A hidden motive, influence or factor; a concealed (potential) snag; something suspicious.

Japanese Meaning

隠された動機、秘められた影響、または潜在的な問題や疑わしい要因を指す表現

When the mayor's sudden policy shift benefited his business partner, many suspected there was a nigger in the woodpile.

市長の突然の方針転換が彼のビジネスパートナーに利益をもたらしたとき、多くの人はそこに隠れた動機があるのではないかと疑った。

Sense（1）

(offensive, ethnic slur) A hidden motive, influence or factor; a concealed (potential) snag; something suspicious.

niggers in the woodpile

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niggers in woodpiles

（ plural ）