"like a wolf on the fold" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} like a wolf on the fold
  1. (simile, literary, dated) In a sudden or aggressive manner. Tags: dated, literary
    Sense id: en-like_a_wolf_on_the_fold-en-phrase-VvmeDKVt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English similes, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
     
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        "In a sudden or aggressive manner."
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        "(simile, literary, dated) In a sudden or aggressive manner."
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