sly

(as) sly as a fox

Exceptionally clever, cunning, or shrewd, especially in devious or underhanded ways. He thought he was being sly as a fox in the way he had been skimming money from the cash registers, but management caught up with him eventually. The novel centers around the cat-and-mouse chase between a police detective and a thief who is as sly as a fox. She may come off as nothing but smiles and sunshine, but trust me—she's sly as a fox!

a sly dog

Someone who, through cunning, devious, or dishonest means, achieves a fortuitous outcome. What a sly dog, he managed to get a copy of the test so he could memorize the answers ahead of time!

on the sly

Secretly; in a clandestine or furtive manner. Even though he said he'd quit smoking, he still kept up the habit on the sly. The senator had been taking bribes from lobbyists on the sly for years before he was caught.

See also: on, sly

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

on the sly

Fig. secretly and deceptively. She was stealing little bits of money on the sly. Martin was having an affair with the maid on the sly.

See also: on, sly

*sly as a fox

and *cunning as a fox

Cliché smart and clever. (*Also: as ~.) My nephew is as sly as a fox. You have to be cunning as a fox to outwit me.

on the sly

Furtively, secretly, as in She's always eating cookies on the sly. The adjective sly, which means "cunning" or "crafty," is here used as a noun. [c. 1800]

See also: on, sly

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

do something on the ˈsly

do something secretly: She didn’t seem to have much appetite for dinner. I wonder if she’s been eating chocolates on the sly? OPPOSITE: (out) in(to) the open

on the sly

mod. secretly and deceptively. She was stealing little bits of money on the sly.

See also: on, sly

sly

mod. excellent; cool. That is really a sly jacket you got there.

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

on the sly

In a way intended to escape notice: took extra payments on the sly.

See also: on, sly

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

on the sly

Secretly, furtively. This early-nineteenth-century term appeared in a letter of John Keats’s (1818): “It might have been a good joke to pour on the sly bottle after bottle into a washing tub.” It remains current.

See also: on, sly

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

See also:

(as) sly as a fox
sly as a fox
(as) wily as a fox
(as) crafty as a fox
fox
crafty
cunning
(as) cunning as a fox
every trick in the book
a sly dog

References in periodicals archive

Composed with a lot of passion and a throwback to those days, as the horn lines are purely simply from the cookhouse of music and as has always been the lyrical direction of music from its origins, it is filled with words of wisdom, as Sly tells the youth to stick to the truth, work hard and 'take am easy - oh' as he sings in his favourite tenor to the admiration of those who love the authentic music of the West African coast.

When Obiba Sly collaborates with Agbeshie ..

My left hand clutching Sly's arm as though my life depended on it.

Valentine Fever!

He sentenced Sly to four months due to his guilty pleas.

Thug terrorised ex and her neighbour; Lout already in jail over his part in break-in at OAP's home

Sly Fox allowed me to experience the entire systems engineering life cycle and gave me an opportunity to network and work with technical experts across several defense agencies.

U.S. Navy Mission 22 Team Develops 'Game Changing' Unmanned Capability

Sly, who earned PS50,000 for writing and starring in the film, tried sparring with real boxers to find someone to play his opponent Apollo Creed.

Rocky road; Actor was totally broke but desperate to make his breakthrough movie THE REAL FIGHT STRUGGLE BEHIND SLY'S ICONIC BOXING FILMS

Sly, who won the 1,000 Guineas with Speciosa in 2006, added: "It's been a terrible time with all the heavy ground and everything, and now this.

Sly is sidelined until the summer

"If I were to describe the relationship between Clare Sly and Derrick Vassell as difficult, that would be an understatement," Mr Balmain said.

MUM SHOT EX THEN HERSELF AFTER 25 YEARS OF HELL; Woman suffered years of threats and violence

Mr Sly was found in his flat in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex.

Man found dead had suffered 'horrific torture'

"It is with great sorrow that we must say goodbye to Tony Sly of No Use For A Name," said the label's website.

Tony Sly, Of Punk Band No Use For A Name, Dead At 41

The woman, named locally as Clare Sly, and a man, believed to be her partner, were shot dead at the house in Laneside Gardens, Walsall, in the early hours of yesterday.

Two shot dead; BRITAIN TODAY CRIME

Trinity Mirror, the parent company of the Evening Gazette, has announced that Sly Bailey is to step down as Chief Executive.

Business Digest Bailey to leave

Sly Bailey said yesterday: "For the past 10 years I have had the privilege of being CEO of Trinity Mirror Plc, a fascinating and all consuming role.

Trinity Mirror chief Bailey steps down

Justin Paul Sly, 20, of no fixed address, is accused of unlawfully and maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent on Christopher Davies in Llanrwst on March 27 this year.

Alleged 'attacker' case is adjourned

A major manufacturer of masonry products has successfully employed a new, specially adapted pulse jet dust collector from Sly, Inc.

Pulse jet dust collector

Sly Inca Newly-incorporated fashion brand from Sylvester

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释义	sly (as) sly as a fox Exceptionally clever, cunning, or shrewd, especially in devious or underhanded ways. He thought he was being sly as a fox in the way he had been skimming money from the cash registers, but management caught up with him eventually. The novel centers around the cat-and-mouse chase between a police detective and a thief who is as sly as a fox. She may come off as nothing but smiles and sunshine, but trust me—she's sly as a fox! See also: fox, sly a sly dog Someone who, through cunning, devious, or dishonest means, achieves a fortuitous outcome. What a sly dog, he managed to get a copy of the test so he could memorize the answers ahead of time! See also: dog, sly on the sly Secretly; in a clandestine or furtive manner. Even though he said he'd quit smoking, he still kept up the habit on the sly. The senator had been taking bribes from lobbyists on the sly for years before he was caught. See also: on, sly Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. on the sly Fig. secretly and deceptively. She was stealing little bits of money on the sly. Martin was having an affair with the maid on the sly. See also: on, sly sly as a fox and cunning as a fox Cliché smart and clever. (Also: as ~.) My nephew is as sly as a fox. You have to be cunning as a fox to outwit me. See also: fox, sly McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. on the sly Furtively, secretly, as in She's always eating cookies on the sly. The adjective sly, which means "cunning" or "crafty," is here used as a noun. [c. 1800] See also: on, sly The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. do something on the ˈsly do something secretly: She didn’t seem to have much appetite for dinner. I wonder if she’s been eating chocolates on the sly? OPPOSITE: (out) in(to) the open See also: on, sly, something Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary on the sly mod.* secretly and deceptively. She was stealing little bits of money on the sly. See also: on, sly sly mod. excellent; cool. That is really a sly jacket you got there. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions on the sly In a way intended to escape notice: took extra payments on the sly. See also: on, sly American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. on the sly Secretly, furtively. This early-nineteenth-century term appeared in a letter of John Keats’s (1818): “It might have been a good joke to pour on the sly bottle after bottle into a washing tub.” It remains current. See also: on, sly The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: (as) sly as a fox sly as a fox (as) wily as a fox (as) crafty as a fox fox crafty cunning (as) cunning as a fox every trick in the book a sly dog References in periodicals archive Composed with a lot of passion and a throwback to those days, as the horn lines are purely simply from the cookhouse of music and as has always been the lyrical direction of music from its origins, it is filled with words of wisdom, as Sly tells the youth to stick to the truth, work hard and 'take am easy - oh' as he sings in his favourite tenor to the admiration of those who love the authentic music of the West African coast. When Obiba Sly collaborates with Agbeshie .. My left hand clutching Sly's arm as though my life depended on it. Valentine Fever! He sentenced Sly to four months due to his guilty pleas. Thug terrorised ex and her neighbour; Lout already in jail over his part in break-in at OAP's home Sly Fox allowed me to experience the entire systems engineering life cycle and gave me an opportunity to network and work with technical experts across several defense agencies. U.S. Navy Mission 22 Team Develops 'Game Changing' Unmanned Capability Sly, who earned PS50,000 for writing and starring in the film, tried sparring with real boxers to find someone to play his opponent Apollo Creed. Rocky road; Actor was totally broke but desperate to make his breakthrough movie THE REAL FIGHT STRUGGLE BEHIND SLY'S ICONIC BOXING FILMS Sly, who won the 1,000 Guineas with Speciosa in 2006, added: "It's been a terrible time with all the heavy ground and everything, and now this. Sly is sidelined until the summer "If I were to describe the relationship between Clare Sly and Derrick Vassell as difficult, that would be an understatement," Mr Balmain said. MUM SHOT EX THEN HERSELF AFTER 25 YEARS OF HELL; Woman suffered years of threats and violence Mr Sly was found in his flat in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex. Man found dead had suffered 'horrific torture' "It is with great sorrow that we must say goodbye to Tony Sly of No Use For A Name," said the label's website. Tony Sly, Of Punk Band No Use For A Name, Dead At 41 The woman, named locally as Clare Sly, and a man, believed to be her partner, were shot dead at the house in Laneside Gardens, Walsall, in the early hours of yesterday. Two shot dead; BRITAIN TODAY CRIME Trinity Mirror, the parent company of the Evening Gazette, has announced that Sly Bailey is to step down as Chief Executive. Business Digest Bailey to leave Sly Bailey said yesterday: "For the past 10 years I have had the privilege of being CEO of Trinity Mirror Plc, a fascinating and all consuming role. Trinity Mirror chief Bailey steps down Justin Paul Sly, 20, of no fixed address, is accused of unlawfully and maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent on Christopher Davies in Llanrwst on March 27 this year. Alleged 'attacker' case is adjourned A major manufacturer of masonry products has successfully employed a new, specially adapted pulse jet dust collector from Sly, Inc. Pulse jet dust collector Sly Inca Newly-incorporated fashion brand from Sylvester Properties available for licensing
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