In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/p...
The phrase snake in the grass refers to a treacherous or deceitful person. A person who pretends to be your friend while secretly trying to do things to harm you.
Hence, the correct answer is option a i.e. a treacherous person.
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In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/p...
Meaning of the idiom/phrase:
The idiom "snake in the grass" is used to refer to a treacherous or deceitful person who pretends to be trustworthy or loyal but is actually working against you.
Explanation:
In the given sentence, the minister was trusted by the people during the revolution, but he betrayed their trust by working against them. The phrase "snake in the grass" is used to describe such a person who is deceptive and cunning.
Options:
a) a treacherous person - This option correctly expresses the meaning of the idiom and is the correct answer.
b) a secret enemy - This option is close in meaning to the correct answer but does not accurately capture the deceitful nature of the person.
c) an unforeseen danger - This option is incorrect as it does not refer to a person but rather a situation or event that is unexpected and dangerous.
d) an unexpected misfortune - This option is also incorrect as it does not refer to a person but rather a negative event or circumstance that is unexpected.
Conclusion:
Option A is the correct answer as it accurately expresses the meaning of the idiom "snake in the grass" used in the given sentence.
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/p...
The answer should be b) a treacherous person.
A snake in the grass. A deceitful or treacherous person, one who feigns friendship with the intent to deceive.