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English translation: wolf in sheep's clothing

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00:58 Dec 2, 2009

German to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Other

German term or phrase: Unschuldswolf

Unschuldswolf

gronyka

English translation:wolf in sheep's clothing

Explanation:
wolf in sheep's clothing. A wolf that pretends to be unschuldig (i.e. the story of Rotkäppchen)

"...Natalia Eschmann (Unschuldswolf / Das lieblich listige Rotkäppchen)..."

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Note added at 1 hr (2009-12-02 02:46:01 GMT)
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The Innocent Wolf

http://www.pages.drexel.edu/~ktg26/wolfe.html

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Jeff Whittaker
United States
Local time: 22:19

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wolf in sheep's clothing

Jeff Whittaker

scapewolf

Andrew Swift

Discussion entries: 6

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19 mins confidence:

scapewolf

Explanation:
Rather like a 'scapegoat', only this time, it's a wolf...
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scapegoat

Alternatively, it could be a 'fall wolf' (cf. 'fall guy') who takes the rap for eating Little Red Riding Hood's grandma.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fall_guy

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Note added at 20 mins (2009-12-02 01:18:20 GMT)
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Butter-wouldn't-melt-in-his-mouth wolf?

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Note added at 23 mins (2009-12-02 01:21:25 GMT)
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Mr 'Oh-so-innocent' Wolf?

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Note added at 29 mins (2009-12-02 01:27:17 GMT)
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Wrongfully accused of 'destroying documents'? Honest, guv. I'm not a Reisswolf!
http://www.reisswolf.co.uk/en/reisswolf.html

Andrew Swift
United Kingdom
Local time: 03:19
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English
PRO pts in category: 16

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Asker: Thank you for answering.

1 hr confidence:

wolf in sheep's clothing

Jeff Whittaker
United States
Local time: 22:19
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Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 1

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Asker: Thank you for answering.

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