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a wolf in sheep's clothing

Meaning: A wolf in sheep's clothing is someone who seems to be a good person but is really a bad person.

For example:

  • The priest at our church seemed to be a very warm and caring man, but we later found out that he was a wolf in sheep's clothing.

  • People in our town suspected that Henry was a wolf in sheep's clothing, but I think they were wrong.

Quick Quiz:

We realised the teacher was a wolf in sheep's clothing when he
  1. was seen smoking a cigarette in a bar
  2. was given the "Teacher of the Year" award
  3. was arrested for abusing one of his students