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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A snake in the grass

  1. A
    A worthless person
  2. B
    A secret or hidden enemy
  3. C
    A man of ability
  4. D
    A man with a straightforward attitude

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The idiom "A snake in the grass" refers to a person who pretends to be your friend but is actually a treacherous, deceitful, or hidden enemy. Thus, option B is the correct choice.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A snake in the grass
A
A worthless person
B
A secret or hidden enemy
C
A man of ability
D
A man with a straightforward attitude

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