a wolf in sheep's clothing

/ə ˌwʊlf ɪn ˌʃiːps ˈkləʊðɪŋ/NEUTRAL · B2
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Anlam

someone who seems friendly but is really dangerous

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Örnekler

  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?

Dil bilgisi

Sayılabilen isim (countable noun): çoğulu wolves in sheep's clothing. İyelik biçimindeki sheep's (possessive) korunur ve clothing önüne tanımlık (article) gelmez.

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