Meaning of 'Snake in the grass'
What does the saying 'Snake in the grass' mean?
Idiom: Snake in the grass
Meaning:
Someone who is a snake in the grass betrays you even though you have trusted them.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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