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笑里藏刀 /xiàolǐcángdāo/ meaning in English

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笑里藏刀 /xiàolǐcángdāo/ noun

wolf in sheep's clothing(someone or something harmful or threatening but disguised as something peaceful or pleasant)
noun
[UK: wʊlf ɪn ˈʃiːps ˈkləʊ.ðɪŋ] [US: ˈwʊlf ɪn ˈʃiːps ˈkloʊ.ðɪŋ]