hoary fox
US /ˈhɔːri fɑːks/
UK /ˈhɔːri fɑːks/
1.
vecchia volpe, persona astuta
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.
È una vecchia volpe quando si tratta di trattative commerciali.
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The politician, a true hoary fox, managed to outmaneuver his opponents.
Il politico, una vera vecchia volpe, riuscì a superare in astuzia i suoi avversari.