wolf in sheep's clothing
Example Sentences
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Regime insiders suspected him of being a wolf in sheep's clothing, waiting in the wings for the right moment.
From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026
In the psychological thriller “Heretic” from A24, the typically debonair Hugh Grant turns diabolical, but like a wolf in sheep’s clothing, he’s disguised by a singular cardigan, one painstakingly selected by costume designer Betsy Heimann.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2024
“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
“A wolf in sheep’s clothing is still a wolf. Know your enemy.”
From Fox News • Jun. 10, 2020
“That is a wolf in sheep’s clothing; it’s exceedingly sharp.”
From The Mystery of the Green Ray by Le Queux, William
