Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom

A snake in the grass

Options:

A secret enemy

A good friend

A well-wisher

Difficult to find

Correct Answer:

A secret enemy

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "a snake in the grass" is >A secret enemy.<

This idiom is used to describe someone who is pretending to be friendly or helpful, but who is actually planning to harm you. The image of a snake in the grass is a metaphor for someone who is hidden and dangerous.

For example, you might say that someone is a snake in the grass if they are pretending to be your friend, but they are actually trying to sabotage your career.

The other options are not correct.

  • A good friend is someone who is loyal and trustworthy.
  • A well-wisher is someone who wants you to succeed.
  • Difficult to find means that something is not easy to locate.