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A snake in the grass is a pretentious, dangerous person such as a hypocrite, mole, or spy. This idiom draws on the danger of being bitten by an unseen snake in tall grass, likely because it was stepped on or felt threatened.
"Take heed" is a warning to pay attention, similar to "beware" or "be careful." Compare "Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall." (1 Cor 10:12, NKJV).
Definitions for both idioms, from The Free Dictionary, are linked to below.
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There are plenty of people around like this. You have to be careful who you trust, believe me, I know.
A snake in the grass is a pitfall, an unexpected difficulty. When referring to a person, it means a sneaky person, someone who seems at first to be helpful, but turns out to be against you- a two-faced person, a traitor.
Origin: For thousands of years, people have feared and hated snakes. In 37BC, the great Roman poet, Virgil used this expression.
Yes. It means betrayl from a trust worthy person.
However if you were LITERALLY referring to there being a snake in the grass... it would not be.
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What sentence can you make with the idiom snake in the grass?
A False friend is just like a snake in the grass.
Constuct a sentence using the idomatic expression of a snake in the grass?
A "snake in the grass" is a person that should be regarded with suspicion because they are not trustworthy. An example of this idiom used in a sentence would be, "Natalie knew not to trust Nathan, he was a snake in the grass which would strike at the first available opportunity."
What does the idiomatic expression 'Snake in the grass' mean?
traitor, backbiter
What snake lives in the grass?
The rattle snake lives in the grass.
Why there is no need to be frightened of a grass snake?
It's only a grass snake
Can a frog get eaten by a grass snake?
yes because the grass snake is bigger.
What does the idiom feel as low as a snake's belly in a wagon rut mean?
It means that you are the lowest of the low. You can't be any lower.
What are the nouns in the sentences The slimy green snake slithered through the tall grass?
In the sentence the slimy, green snake slithered through the tall grass the nouns are snake and grass
What is an example sentence for the idiomatic expression 'a snake in the grass'?
I thought he was a friend, but he turned out to be a real snake in the grass.
What do you keep a grass snake in?
The simple answer is you don't ! The Grass-snake, along with the European Adder and the Smooth Snake (which is actually a lizard) are ALL protected species.
How long does the grass snake grows?
depends on the type of snake it is and how long it lives
Is a corn snake the same as a grass snake?
No the corn snake and the grass snake are completely different species ! Corn snakes are a native species of North America, while grass snakes are primarily found in Europe - including the British Isles.
