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underbelly

/ˌʌndərˈbɛli/ noun · British & US
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What does underbelly mean?

noun

The underside or lower surface of something, especially the part of an animal's body that is hidden from view. The hidden or secret part of a situation or organization.

Example

"The underbelly of the city's glamorous exterior was a world of poverty and crime."

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