Choose the meaning of the underlined phrase:

His trusted friend proved to be a snake in the grass.

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  1. cowardly
  2. low and mean
  3. a hidden enemy
  4. a poisonous snake

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Option 3 : a hidden enemy
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The correct answer is 'a hidden enemy'.

Key Points 

  • The phrase 'a snake in the grass' refers to a secretly unfaithful friend.
    • Example: He's just a snake in the grass and a guy you can't trust.
  • Hence, the meaning of the underlined phrase a snake in the grass is a hidden enemy'.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

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