wolf in sheep's clothing
Example Sentences
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“Ghislaine, like a wolf in sheep’s clothing, you used your femininity to betray us, and you led us all through it.”
From Seattle Times • Jun. 25, 2022
"Gregory Dow was the proverbial wolf in sheep's clothing," said the FBI's Michael Driscoll.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2021
“A wolf in sheep’s clothing is still a wolf. Know your enemy.”
From Fox News • Jun. 10, 2020
A wolf in sheep’s clothing separates the goats.
From The New Yorker • Sep. 2, 2019
I am much afraid that this man of the church, whom I gave thee for guardian, child, is but a rascal, after all, and a wolf in sheep's clothing.
From Audrey by Johnston, Mary
