avancer masqué
Meaning: To act in a hidden or anonymous way, concealing one's intentions or identity.
Language: French
Literally: to advance masked
Category: Daily Life
Origin: Origin uncertain; the phrase pictures someone approaching while wearing a mask, unseen and unrecognized.
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