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Indonesian
Etymology
Literally meaning "there is a prawn behind the rock". From Malay ada udang di sebalik batu, from Minangkabau .
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ada udaŋ di balik batu/
Phrase
ada udang di balik batu
- (figurative, idiomatic) There is a concealed ulterior motive, especially in a person's words or in a seemingly generous offer or deal.
Dalam konteks kebijakan yang dijalankan oleh Partai Komunis Indonesia (P.K.I.), ada udang di balik batu.- On the context of the Communist Party of Indonesia (P.K.I.)'s policies, there is an ulterior motive.
1989, Ramlal Rishi, Pacar, Gramedia Pustaka Utama, page 41:"Aduh, mengapa Bapak belum juga mengerti bahwa ada udang di balik batu? Coba pikir betul-betul dan berkali-kali tentang kalung ini."- "Ouch, why don't you understand that there is a catch? Try to think seriously and over and over again about this necklace."