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evil twin

idiom
Meaning

A duplicate or counterpart that acts in a contrary, nefarious, or insidious manner.


Origin

disputed origin

From evil and twin.

Examples
SIMPLE

My computer acts like my evil twin when I try to work.

CONTEXTUAL

He was usually kind, but after a long day, his evil twin seemed to take over his personality.

COMPLEX

The politician’s sudden shift toward radical policies made his supporters wonder if his evil twin had replaced him.

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    necessary evil

    An unfavorable thing that must be done or accepted, especially because the available alternative courses of action or inaction would be worse.

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