ada udang di balik batu

IPA(Pronunciation)

Proverb

figuratively

人の言葉や一見寛大な申し出や取引の中に、隠された下心があることを表すことわざ

English Meaning

(figuratively) There is a concealed ulterior motive, especially in a person's words or in a seemingly generous offer or deal.

Tawaran itu tampak baik, tapi aku curiga ada udang di balik batu.

その申し出は好意的に見えたが、何か裏があると疑った。

The offer seemed generous, but I suspected there was an ulterior motive.