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*slippery as an eel devious and untrustworthy, but impossible to catch. (*Also: as ~.) Don't sign a lease with that landlord; I think he's as slippery as an eel. The con artist was slippery as an eel. Although he defrauded many people, he never went to prison. See also: slippery be as slippery as an eel someone who is as slippery as an eel cannot be trusted Usage notes: An eel is a long fish which has a body like a snake. You'd be mad to go into business with him. He's as slippery as an eel. See also: slippery How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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