wolf in sheep's clothing

Meaning

Noun

Someone who or something which is harmful or threatening but disguised as something peaceful or pleasant.

Origin

From Matthew 7:15 in the Bible (King James Version; spelling modernized): “Beware of false prophets which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.”

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