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English - United States - American English

Smoke tells where the fire is hiding

Meaning

Signs reveal hidden problems.

Usage example

Investigate the complaint; smoke tells where the fire is hiding.

Cultural context

Additive seed entry for American English / English. Use as starter content and replace with verified community-sourced wording where needed.

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