a sly fox
A clever, experienced person who is good at achieving their aims, sometimes by being crafty.
a sly fox
A clever, experienced person who is good at achieving their aims, sometimes by being crafty.
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Examples
"The sly fox persuaded both sides to accept his proposal. Means: The crafty, clever person persuaded both sides to accept his proposal."
"An old fox in the business, she spotted the trap before anyone else. Means: As an experienced and shrewd person in the business, she noticed the trap before anyone else."
Mnemonic Trick
The fox is a familiar symbol of cleverness and craftiness.
Cultural Context
A longstanding animal metaphor; “old fox” often emphasizes experience as well as shrewdness.
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