On Jen and Brad’s very first date, she could tell he was as cunning as a ….
(a) puppy
(b) bear
(c) fox
(d) wolf
On Jen and Brad’s very first date, she could tell he was as cunning as a fox.
Correct answer: (c) fox
When you refer as cunning what does mean? I can not picture BRAD as a bear,fox or wolf that’s why I selected “puppy”
Hi,
This is a common expression and ‘as cunning as a fox’ suggests that someone is very sly and underhand because a fox is known for doing things in a way that you cannot guess. The fox, as it were, does something behind your back and you don’t realise it.
Alan
can you please use this word sly in another sentences…
He gave her a sly grin. (Insinuating some secretive information in a negative way)
Don’t trust her - she can be very sly. (cunning and deceitful)
The old sailor took a sly sip of whisky when he thought no one was looking. (surreptitious)