idiom
a wolf in sheep's clothing
uh WULF in SHEEPS KLOH-thing
ə wʊlf ɪn ʃiːps ˈkloʊðɪŋListen
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Syllable breakdown
awolfinsheep'sclothing
Dictionary meaning
a person who appears harmless or friendly but is actually dangerous or malicious; someone who conceals hostile intentions behind a benign or trustworthy appearance; used to warn against deceptive people
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