wolf in sheep's clothing
/ˌwʊlf ɪn ˌʃiːps ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
someone who appears harmless but is actually dangerous
wolf in sheep's clothing in a sentence
“The charming consultant was a wolf in sheep's clothing.”
Origin of wolf in sheep's clothing
Matthew 7:15: Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing
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