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Definition a wolf in sheep’s clothing in American English

a wolf in sheep’s clothing phrase

phrase
1

someone who seems friendly but is in fact unpleasant or cruel

Synonyms and related words
monster savage beast
2

something that seems good at first but is in fact harmful

Example

The French believed that the British proposal was a wolf in sheep's clothing.

Definition a wolf in sheep’s clothing in American English