To be as cunning as a fox means to be very clever at getting what you want, especially by tricking someone.
Foxes have a reputation for being cunning.
Examples of use:
1. The police haven't caught the burglar yet. He's as cunning as a fox.
2. You can't fool Jack. He's as cunning as a fox.
3. Don't trust her with your savings. She's as cunning as a fox and will trick you into giving away your money.
To be foxed means to be deceived or tricked by superior cleverness.
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About Angela BoothroydAngela Boothroyd is an English language teacher providing face-to-face and online English lessons for speakers of other languages. She can be also found on Twitter @StudyingOnline, Facebook and the Studying Online website
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