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蒙在鼓里
méng zài gǔ lǐ
Literal Meaning 字面意思
Kept inside a drum
Definition 定义
To be deceived and kept ignorant of matters by others
Similar English Idioms 相似英文习语
Kept in the dark; bamboozled; hoodwinked; conned
Example 例句
这两个孩子试图把妈妈蒙在鼓里，不让她知道他们考差的成绩，不料他们一进门就被发现了。
The two kids thought they could keep their mom in the dark about their horrible grades, but they got busted as soon as they stepped through the door.
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