What is the meaning of the phrase "snake

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

What is the meaning of the phrase "snake in the grass"?

Options:

an unknown enemy

to want something impossible

make a conflict more intense

to plan something

Correct Answer:

an unknown enemy

Explanation:

The answer is (1) an unknown enemy.

The other options are incorrect.

(2) to want something impossible does not fit the meaning of the phrase. Snake in the grass is a metaphor for an enemy, while wanting something impossible is a literal statement.
(3) make a conflict more intense does not fit the meaning of the phrase. Snake in the grass is a metaphor for an enemy, while making a conflict more intense is a literal statement.
(4) to plan something does not fit the meaning of the phrase. Snake in the grass is a metaphor for an enemy, while planning something is a literal statement.