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Wolf idioms

25 phrases featuring the wolf.

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Which idiom means...

A close group that acts together.

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"A wolf in sheep's clothing"

A dangerous or dishonest person who seems kind and harmless.

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"Lone wolf"

A person who likes to do things alone.

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"Cry wolf"

To give false warnings so often that people stop believing you.

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"Keep the wolf from the door"

To have just enough money for basic needs.

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"As hungry as a wolf"

Very hungry.

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"A wolf in sheep's clothing"

A dangerous person who seems kind.

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"A wolf in sheep's clothing"

A dangerous or dishonest person who seems kind and harmless.

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"Close-knit as a pack of wolves"

Very loyal and close as a group.

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"A wolf in sheep's clothing"

A dangerous or dishonest person who seems kind.

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"Keep the wolf from the door"

To have just enough money for basic needs.

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"Lone wolf"

A person who likes to do things alone.

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"As hungry as a wolf"

Very hungry.

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"Wolf down your food"

To eat very quickly.

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"Throw someone to the wolves"

To leave someone to face trouble alone.

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"Lone wolf"

A person who prefers to do things alone.

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"Wolf at the door"

The danger of hunger or poverty.

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"Cry wolf"

To give false warnings so often that people stop believing you.

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"Cry wolf"

To give false warnings too often.

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"Wolf in sheep's clothing"

A dangerous person who looks harmless.

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"Throw to the wolves"

To leave someone alone in a hard situation.

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"Keep the wolf from the door"

To have enough money for basic needs.

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"As hungry as a wolf"

Very hungry.

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"Wolf pack"

A close group that acts together.

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"Wolf down"

To eat quickly.

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"Wolf whistle"

A whistle used to show attraction, often rude.