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butter wouldn't melt in someone's mouth
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1.
UK
US
general English
informal
colloquial
To appear, outwardly, extremely demure, prim, or innocent; to give the impression of being incapable of impoliteness or impropriety.
2.
UK
US
general English
informal
colloquial
ironic
Used ironically to suggest that a person who appears meek or harmless is in fact disingenuous, calculating, or capable of sharp behavior.
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