snake in the grass
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snake in the grass
n. pl. snakes in the grass
See snake.
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snake′ in the grass`
n.
1. a treacherous person, esp. one who feigns friendship.
2. a concealed danger.
[1690–1700]
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Noun | 1. | snake in the grass - a deceitful or treacherous person bad person - a person who does harm to others |
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