ulv i fårakläder

Swedish

Etymology

From Matthew 7:15: ”Vakter eder för de falska Propheter, som komma till eder i fårakläder, men invärtes äro de glupande ulfvar.” (Charles XII Bible).

Noun

ulv i fårakläder

  1. (idiomatic) (a) wolf in sheep's clothing

References
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