innocent as a lamb
Example Sentences
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We will mention, however, that when he went into the vegetable business he was innocent as a lamb, and verdant as one of his own green peapods, and of course he made some curious mistakes.
From The Three Brides, Love in a Cottage, and Other Tales by Durivage, Francis A. (Francis Alexander)
Not but what I believe you're innocent as a lamb about Mrs Lupex; that is, as far as any harm goes.
From The Small House at Allington by Trollope, Anthony
The little old villain was really as innocent as a lamb.
From The O'Ruddy A Romance by Williams, C. D. (Charles D.)
She is as innocent as a lamb, and only thinks me all the heroes in the world.'
From Heartsease, Or, the Brother's Wife by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
Every man, according to his own account, is as innocent as a lamb.
From Nic Revel A White Slave's Adventures in Alligator Land by Groome, William H. C.
