sheep in wolf's clothing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Someone or something that appears fierce or threatening but is actually harmless or means no harm.

sheep in wolf's clothing sheep in wolves' clothing

Humorous alteration of wolf in sheep's clothing.

paper tiger

wolf in sheep's clothing

one's bark is worse than one's bite gentle giant

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