dark side of someone or something

dark side of someone or something
the dark side of someone or something
Fig. the negative and often hidden aspect of someone or something. •

I had never seen the dark side of Mary before, and I have to tell you that I was horrified when she lost her temper.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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