Meaning of 'Sly as a fox'
What does the saying 'Sly as a fox' mean?
Idiom: Sly as a fox
Meaning:
Someone who is as sly as a fox is cunning and experienced and can get what they want, often in an underhand way.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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