a wolf in sheep's clothing

/ə ˌwʊlf ɪn ˌʃiːps ˈkləʊðɪŋ/NEUTRAL · B2
EN ESPAÑOLEQUIVALENTE EXACTO
un lobo con piel de cordero

Significado

someone who seems friendly but is really dangerous

Alguien que parece amable pero es peligroso.

Ejemplos

  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?

Gramática

Contable: wolves in sheep's clothing en plural. Se mantiene el posesivo sheep's y no hay artículo antes de clothing.

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