hoary fox
US /ˈhɔːri fɑːks/
UK /ˈhɔːri fɑːks/
1.
vieux renard, vieux briscard
an old and experienced person, especially one who is cunning or sly
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He's a hoary fox when it comes to business negotiations.
C'est un vieux renard en matière de négociations commerciales.
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The politician, a true hoary fox, managed to outmaneuver his opponents.
Le politicien, un véritable vieux renard, a réussi à déjouer ses adversaires.