snake pit
The term "snake pit" can refer to a literal hole filled with snakes or metaphorically describe chaotic or hostile environments.
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Definition
B2General
(literal)A hole or enclosure filled with snakes.
Example
- The explorer accidentally stumbled upon a snake pit in the jungle.
C1Metaphorical
(idiomatic)A place or situation characterized by chaos, confusion, or disorder.
Example
- The office turned into a snake pit after the announcement of the layoffs.
C1Metaphorical
(idiomatic)An environment filled with hostility, danger, or treachery.
Example
- Working in that company was like being in a snake pit; everyone was out to get each other.
Similar
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