Jekyll and Hyde meaning

What does the saying 'Jekyll and Hyde' mean?

Idiom: Jekyll and Hyde

Meaning: Someone who has a Jekyll and Hyde personality has a pleasant and a very unpleasant side to the character.

Country: International English | Subject Area: Person's name | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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