Meaning of the word "accidentally on purpose" in English

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accidentally on purpose

US /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli ɒn ˈpɜrpəs/
UK /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli ɒn ˈpɜrpəs/
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Idiom

1.

doing something intentionally but making it seem like an accident

Example:
She accidentally on purpose spilled coffee on his new shirt.
He left the door unlocked accidentally on purpose, hoping she would come in.
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