dark underbelly

language: de

definitions

  1. The hidden, unpleasant, or criminal aspects of a person, society, organization, or situation that are not immediately apparent to the public.
    de: Schattenseite

examples

  1. The documentary exposes the dark underbelly of the city's nightlife.

    Die Dokumentation deckt die Schattenseiten des Nachtlebens der Stadt auf.