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a wolf in sheep's clothing

Idiom Deception

Meaning

someone who appears harmless but is actually dangerous

Example Sentences

"He was a wolf in sheep's clothing."

Related Expressions

read someone the riot act

to warn or scold someone severely for bad behavior

see things differently

to have a different opinion or perspective

hold back on

to delay or reduce doing something

climb the corporate ladder

to advance in one’s career or position in a company

on the horizon

likely to happen soon

nose around

to search for information in a curious way