to show the cloven hoof, to exceed one's proper limits, to betray one's evil disposition, to begin one's pranks, to be a ringleader (in a criminal action), to withdraw (from), back out (of)

to show the cloven hoof, to exceed one's proper limits, to betray one's evil disposition, to begin one's pranks, to be a ringleader (in a criminal action), to withdraw (from), back out (of)

grow strong

(of a purdah-observing lady) go out of the house

to cross one's limit, become a rebel

come out of the house

show one's claws, take up a threatening attitude, show one's evil nature, show arrogance