wolf\ in\ sheep's\ clothing

wolf\ in\ sheep's\ clothing
n. phr.
A person who pretends to be good but really is bad.

Mrs. Martin trusted the lawyer until she realized that he was a wolf in sheep's clothing.

Mr. Black was fooled by the salesman's manners until he showed that he was really a wolf in sheep's clothing by selling Mr. Black a car that was falling apart.


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