sheep in wolves' clothing

A form of sheep in wolf's clothing — Someone or something that appears fierce or threatening but is actually harmless or means no harm.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of sheep in wolf's clothing
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APA

sheep in wolves' clothing. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sheep%20in%20wolves'%20clothing

MLA

“sheep in wolves' clothing.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sheep%20in%20wolves'%20clothing. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “sheep in wolves' clothing,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sheep%20in%20wolves'%20clothing.

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