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lone wolf

[lone wolf] {n.} A man who likes to work or live alone. * /The man who paints a picture or establishes a business is often a lone wolf; so is […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

cry wolf

[cry wolf] {v. phr.} To give a false alarm; warn of a danger that you know is not there. * /The general said that the candidate was just crying wolf […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

keep the wolf (wolves) from the door

[keep the wolf (wolves) from the door] {v. phr.} To avoid hunger, poverty, and/or creditors. * /"I don't like my job," Mike complained, "but I must do something to keep […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

wolf in sheeps clothing

[wolf in sheep's clothing] {n. phr.} A person who pretends to be good but really is bad. * /Mrs. Martin trusted the lawyer until she realized that he was a […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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