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Word: Jekyll and Hyde

Definition: The term "Jekyll and Hyde" refers to a person who has two very different sides to their personality. One side is usually kind, good, or gentle (like Dr. Jekyll), and the other side is cruel, evil, or aggressive (like Mr. Hyde). This expression comes from a famous story called "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson, where a scientist creates a potion that turns him into a nasty character.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "Jekyll and Hyde" to describe someone who behaves in very different ways at different times.
• It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Example:

• "My friend can be such a Jekyll and Hyde; one minute he’s helping others, and the next he’s angry and rude."

Advanced Usage:

• You might also use it in a more metaphorical sense to describe organizations or situations that have a "good" and "bad" side.
• Example: "The company’s Jekyll and Hyde nature makes it hard to trust them; they present a friendly face in public but treat their employees poorly."

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of the term "Jekyll and Hyde," but you may encounter phrases like "dual personality" or "split personality" that convey a similar idea.

Different Meanings:

• In psychology, "split personality" can refer to a condition known as dissociative identity disorder, where a person has two or more distinct identities or personality states.
• However, "Jekyll and Hyde" is more informal and is used to describe behavior rather than a clinical condition.

Synonyms:

• Dual personality
• Two-faced
• Bipolar (in a non-clinical sense)
• Double life

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "Jekyll and Hyde," but you might hear phrases like "put on a front" which suggests someone is pretending to be something they are not.

Summary:

"Jekyll and Hyde" is a useful term to describe someone with contrasting behaviors or personalities.

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Noun

1. someone with two personalities - one good and one evil

Synonyms

• jekyll and hyde