हिंदी मुहावरा / लोकोक्ति
आस्तीन का साँप
aasteen ka saanp
Meaning
A person who pretends to be a friend but secretly harms you.
हिंदी अर्थ
दोस्त बनकर धोखा देने वाला
When to use it
Use it for a trusted person who turns out to be a hidden enemy.
Examples (वाक्य प्रयोग)
1. जिसे हम अपना सबसे अच्छा दोस्त समझते थे, वह आस्तीन का साँप निकला।
The one we thought was our best friend turned out to be a snake in the grass.
2. ऑफ़िस में आस्तीन के साँपों से सावधान रहना चाहिए।
One should be careful of treacherous people in the office.
Similar English idiom
A snake in the grass
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