Crooked as a barrel of fish hooks simile
Very dishonest and deceptive
Don't play cards with Tom. He's as cooked as a barrel of fish hooks.
I advised Mary shouldn't put her trust in Tony. He's as crooked as a barrel of fish hooks.
Seem to be very suspicious or morally unacceptable
Used to imply that someone is acting as if he or she is demure, innocent, sincere or reserved but they may be not
To maintain someone's attention or to keep them waiting in a state of uncertainty.
To be dishonest or deceptive and no one can believe
people often do irrational or foolish things when they are in love.
I and my boyfriend have decided to get married in the summer. I don't think that's wise, since we won't have enough money saved by then to set up house. But then, one cannot love and be wise.