| a wolf in sheep's clothingHình cừu dạ sói
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A wolf in sheep's clothing is someone who seems to be a good person but is really a bad person.
A person or thing that appears friendly or harmless but is really hostile
Origin:The term a wolf in a sheep’s clothing is used to describe a person who seems outwardly mild but is in fact dangerous or dynamic. The term comes from a famous fable by Aesops, who told a story about a wolf that deceives farmers by wrapping himself in a sheep’s fleece.
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The origin of this phrase is found in the Bible. In Matthew 7:15, it states beware of the false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing.
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 Vinnie was a wolf in sheep's clothing, but I think they were wrong.
 | We realized the teacher was a wolf in sheep's clothing when he
- was seen smoking a cigarette in a bar
- was given the "Teacher of the Year" award
- was arrested for abusing one of his students
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