"crooked as a barrel of fish hooks" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

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  1. (US, simile, informal) Very unscrupulous and deceptive. Tags: US, informal Categories (topical): Personality Related terms: crooked as a barrel of snakes
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