APAD: Velvet paws hide sharp claws.

移花接木
楼主 (文学城)
Velvet paws hide sharp claws.

This proverb means that someone may appear gentle or harmless, but can still be dangerous or assertive.

 "Velvet paws hide sharp claws" is used to warn someone about underestimating others based on their appearance. It emphasizes the idea that someone may seem gentle or harmless, but can still be dangerous or assertive.  For example, if a friend is being too trusting of a new acquaintance, you might say, 'Remember, velvet paws hide sharp claws. Be cautious and don't let appearances deceive you.'

More examples:

1. Friendship

She may seem sweet and innocent, but velvet paws hide sharp claws. Don't underestimate her.

2. Dealing with people

Don't be fooled by his charming smile. Velvet paws hide sharp claws. He can be quite aggressive when he wants to be.

3. Animal behavior

The cat looked adorable, but when I tried to pet it, it scratched me. Velvet paws hide sharp claws.

 
最西边的岛上
Ahh, so true wrt people 1 doesn't know well. but I've yet 2
最西边的岛上
meet a cat who uses hiddenSharpClaws 2scratchMe. luckyMe :-)
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7grizzly
"an iron fist in a velvet glove" but paw&claw rhymes better
最西边的岛上
feel iron fist more "neutral & gentle" than sharp claws ;-))
移花接木
even plaster in a glove enough to kill a boxer, it happened
移花接木
Is this true?

移花接木
in real life
最西边的岛上
maybe in general, but never happened 2Me :-)
最西边的岛上
I meow 2 them 1st, & they respond & give me tummy 2 pet.
最西边的岛上
will try to record next time and post :-)
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7grizzly
shades of meanings.
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7grizzly
That's imaginable.