wolf in sheep's clothing

noun
/ˈwʊlf ɪn ˈʃiːps ˈkləʊðɪŋ/UK/ˈwʊlf ən ˈʃips ˈkloʊðɪŋ/US

Etymology

From Matthew 7:15 in the Bible (King James Version; spelling modernized): “Beware of false prophets which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.”

Definitions

  1. Someone who or something which is harmful or threatening but disguised as something…

    Someone who or something which is harmful or threatening but disguised as something peaceful or pleasant.

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