引蛇出洞yǐn shé chū dòngentice the snake out of its hole—lure the devil out; let the evildoers expose themselves
❍ 往后你们对小奉天他们的监视方法可以改一改，明面上管的可以松一点儿，这样才好～。(石文驹《战地红缨》142) From now on,you children can let up your watch somewhat—change your methods a bit. We’ll entice the snake out of its hole. 引蛇出洞yin she chu dongdraw a snake out of its hole—induce sh.to reveal his true colours 引蛇出洞lure the snake out of its hole—induce sb to reveal his true colors |