a wolf in sheep's clothing

Bedeutung

someone who seems friendly but is really dangerous

Jemand, der freundlich wirkt, aber gefährlich ist.

Beispiele

1. 1The charming new neighbour turned out to be a wolf in sheep's clothing who cheated half the street.
2. 2Be careful with that friendly salesman; he's a wolf in sheep's clothing.
3. 3The quiet new manager seemed kind, but she was a wolf in sheep's clothing and fired half the team.
4. 4That app looks harmless, but it's a wolf in sheep's clothing that steals your data.
5. 5Is Leo really as nice as he seems, or is he a wolf in sheep's clothing?

Grammatik

Zählbar: im Plural wolves in sheep's clothing. Die Possessivform sheep's bleibt erhalten, vor clothing steht kein Artikel.