wolf in sheep's clothing

wolf in sheep's clothing

/ˌwʊlf ɪn ˌʃiːps ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

📖 Biblical Allusions

someone who appears harmless but is actually dangerous

The charming consultant was a wolf in sheep's clothing.

Origin: Matthew 7:15: Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing