wolves in sheep's clothing
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We can use a similar standard to deal with wolves in sheep’s clothing in the dating arena.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 16, 2018
But this sordid scenario is yet another reminder about wolves in sheep’s clothing.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 4, 2018
These wolves in sheep's clothing need to be exposed for what they are.
From US News ● Sep. 28, 2015
And yet jumpsuits often lurk around dresses and pants online, masquerading as the kind of item you ordinarily buy—two-legged wolves in sheep’s clothing.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2015
No doubt many of those who call themselves servants of the people are no better than wolves in sheep's clothing, or asses in lions' skins.
From Democracy, an American novel by Henry Adams
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