1wolf 
/ˈwʊlf/ noun
plural wolves /ˈwʊlf/ noun /ˈwʊlvz/ [count] : a large wild animal that is similar to a dog and that often hunts in groups
▪ a pack of wolves — compare coyote, jackal; see also lone wolf, werewolf
▪ a pack of wolves — compare coyote, jackal; see also lone wolf, werewolf
a wolf in sheep's clothing
: a person who appears to be friendly or helpful but who really is dangerous or dishonest
▪ He turned out to be a wolf in sheep's clothing.
▪ He turned out to be a wolf in sheep's clothing.
cry wolf — see 1cry
keep the wolf from the door
informal : to have or earn enough money to afford things (such as food and clothing) that you need to live
▪ They make just enough to keep the wolf from the door.
▪ They make just enough to keep the wolf from the door.
throw someone to the wolves
: to put someone in a position that allows them to be criticized or treated badly without any defense or protection
▪ He threw his partner to the wolves by exposing his involvement in the scandal.
▪ He threw his partner to the wolves by exposing his involvement in the scandal.
— wolf·ish /ˈwʊlfɪʃ/ adjective [more wolfish; most wolfish]
▪ The boy wore a wolfish grin.
/ˈwʊlfɪʃ/ adjective [more wolfish; most wolfish] ▪ The boy wore a wolfish grin.
