a wolf in sheep’s clothing
/ə ˌwʊlf ɪn ˌʃiːps ˈkləʊðɪŋ/NEUTRAL · B2
SA FILIPINOMALAPIT NA KATUMBAS
ahas
Literal na kahulugan: «lobong nakadamit-tupa»
Kahulugan
someone who seems friendly but is really dangerous
Taong mukhang mabait pero mapanganib pala.
Mga halimbawa
- 1The charming new neighbour turned out to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing who cheated half the street.
- 2Be careful with that friendly salesman; he’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
- 3The quiet new manager seemed kind, but she was a wolf in sheep’s clothing and fired half the team.
- 4That app looks harmless, but it’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing that steals your data.
- 5Is Leo really as nice as he seems, or is he a wolf in sheep’s clothing?
Grammar
Countable ito: wolves in sheep’s clothing sa plural. Pinananatili ang possessive na sheep’s, at walang article bago ang clothing.
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