cunning old fox; crafty person
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cunning old fox; crafty and sly person
Metaphorical term describing someone who is extremely cunning, experienced, and difficult to deal with. Often used to describe veteran politicians, businessmen, or anyone with a sly disposition. Can carry a mildly derogatory tone but may also express grudging admiration for someone's cleverness.
Tā他
kě可
shì是
gè个
lǎo老
hú狐
li狸
，
nǐ你
bié别
xiǎng想
piàn骗
guò过
tā他
。
He's a cunning old fox; don't think you can fool him.
Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
hú狐
li狸
zài在
shāng商
jiè界
mō摸
dǎ爬
gǔn滚
pá打
le了
jǐ几
shí十
nián年
。
This old fox has been battling in the business world for decades.
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Bié别
kàn看
tā他
xiào笑
hē呵
hē呵
de的
，
qí其
shí实
shì是
gè个
lǎo老
hú狐
li狸
。
Don't let his cheerful smile fool you; he's actually a cunning old fox.