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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
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.
Example
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.
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.
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