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a wolf in sheep's clothing
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someone who seems kind but is actually dangerous or dishonest
From the Bible. Plural: 'wolves in sheep's clothing' ('sheep' doesn't change). Vietnamese also says 'khẩu phật tâm xà'.
In context
The friendly investor turned out to be a wolf in sheep's clothing who took all their savings.
Be careful with apps that look free; some are wolves in sheep's clothing.
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- a big fish in a small pondan important person, but only in a small group or place
- a bird's-eye viewa view of something from high above
- a breath of fresh airsomeone or something new and different that makes a situation more pleasant
- a dark horsea person with hidden talents, or a competitor nobody expected to do well
- a drop in the oceana very small amount compared with what is needed