idiom
Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
WULF in SHEEPS KLOH-thing
/wʊlf ɪn ʃiːps ˈkloʊðɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Wolfinsheep'sclothing
Dictionary meaning
Someone who appears harmless but is actually dangerous or deceptive.
Examples
- The new investor seemed friendly, but he was a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Pronunciation tips
Stress on 'wolf', 'sheep's', and 'cloth'. Biblical origin (Matthew 7:15).
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