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A snake in the grass
An enemy or unpleasant person who pretends to be a friend but cannot be trusted.
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A wolf in sheep's clothing
A person who hides hostile intentions, with a pleasant and friendly appearance.
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Can of worms
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Crocodile tears
Tears that people cry when they are not that sad or really sorry.
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Don't count your chickens
To assume something will be successful before it has happened.
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Hold your horses
Often used to tell someone to stop, wait and think about their actions before doing something.
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In the Doghouse
When someone is displeased with you and it shows.
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Let the cat out of the bag
To reveal a secret.
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Like a bull in a china shop
Someone who is very clumsy in the way they behave often upsetting other people's plans.
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Like a fish out of water
Feel awkward or uncomfortable because you are in a situation which you have not experienced or you f
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Make a mountain out of a molehill
Make a slight problem seem like a serious crisis.
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White Elephant
Something that is very expensive to buy or maintain but has no suitable purpose.