How to Pronounce "sly as a fox"
expression
SLY az uh FAHKS
SLY az uh FOKS
Definition
Describes someone who is very clever and good at tricking others, like a fox in stories.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɫaɪ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɑks
British English
slˈaɪ/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /fˈɒks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLY az uh FAHKS
UK
SLY az uh FOKS
Listen in Context
My brother is sly as a fox; he always finds a way to get what he wants.
She was sly as a fox when she solved the puzzle quickly.
People say our teacher is sly as a fox, always surprising us.
Don't trust him completely—he's sly as a fox when it comes to business deals.