Meanings
A metaphor referring to the fox as a predator that would prey on the chickens if given an opportunity to do so.
How to pronounce "fox in the henhouse":
AU
Someone untrustworthy placed in a position of trust in which they will be harmful, damaging or detrimental for their own personal gain.
Example Sentences
1
The politician was accused of being a fox in the henhouse when it was discovered he had been taking bribes.
2
The new employee proved to be a fox in the henhouse when she started spreading rumors and causing conflicts within the team.
3
After the security breach, it was clear that there was a fox in the henhouse that had been leaking sensitive information.
4
During the meeting, the CEO realized there was a fox in the henhouse when confidential project details started being shared with competitors.
5
The teacher suspected there was a fox in the henhouse when students' exam answers were mysteriously leaked before the test.
