a snake in the grass



a snake in the grass

someone who pretends to be your friend while secretly doing things to harm you It's upsetting to learn that someone you once viewed as a good colleague is in fact a snake in the grass.
See also: grass, snake

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
CandidaKAN-di-də (English)Late Roman, English
LucjuszLUWTS-yuwshPolish
Brin-Welsh
BrandBRANDEnglish (Rare)
MollyMAHL-eeEnglish
Curt[kə:t]