wolf in sheep's clothing
Example Sentences
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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
Her daughter Rhian Brown said Norgrove acted like a "wolf in sheep's clothing" after earning her trust at the church they attended in Dudley.
From BBC • Jan. 31, 2024
Kemp was a wolf in sheep’s clothing, but his sheep suit was impeccably tailored.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 15, 2022
“A wolf in sheep’s clothing is still a wolf. Know your enemy.”
From Fox News • Jun. 10, 2020
He ought to be thankful to get a decent young man for his son-in-law in a world where most every man is a wolf in sheep's clothing.
From Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1909 to 1922 by Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud)
