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
Esmeralda[.ezmə'rældə]
Loris-Italian
Efua-Western African, Akan
Titaniatə-TAYN-yə (English), tə-TAHN-yə (English), tie-TAYN-yə (English)Literature
Loyd[lɔid]
Svantepolk-Ancient Scandinavian