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a snake in one's bosom
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***someone whom one has befriended, taken care of, or treated well but proves to be traitorous, untrustworthy, deceitful, or ungrateful
Example
John thought Mary was a trustworthy supporter, but he was nursing a snake in his bosom because she was secretly working for his political rival.
Tom thought he could trust his new roommate, but he soon realized he had nourished a snake in his bosom when he discovered his missing belongings.
But before long, I knew I had nurtured a snake in my bosom, as I awoke one morning to find myself robbed blind!
Exempel
John thought Mary was a trustworthy supporter, but he was nursing a snake in his bosom because she was secretly working for his political rival.
Tom thought he could trust his new roommate, but he soon realized he had nourished a snake in his bosom when he discovered his missing belongings.
But before long, I knew I had nurtured a snake in my bosom, as I awoke one morning to find myself robbed blind!
David thought Susan was a loyal employee, but he fostered a snake in his bosom because she had been stealing from the company.
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