idiom
wolf in sheep's clothing
WOOLF in SHEEPS KLOH-thing
wʊlf ɪn ʃiːps ˈkloʊðɪŋListen
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Syllable breakdown
wolfinsheep'sclothing
Dictionary meaning
A dangerous person or thing pretending to be harmless.
Examples
- The charming investor turned out to be a wolf in sheep's clothing.
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