Snake In The Grass (Noun)
Meaning
A deceitful or treacherous person.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- He turned out to be a snake in the grass, stealing from the company while pretending to be a loyal employee.
- After the scandal broke, it became clear that the politician was a snake in the grass, using his power for personal gain.
- She thought she could trust her business partner, but it turned out he was a snake in the grass, secretly working against her.
- The company's CEO was a snake in the grass, laying off hundreds of employees while giving himself a massive bonus.
- The whistleblower revealed that the corrupt executive was a snake in the grass, embezzling funds and covering his tracks.