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Essere una serpe in seno

To be a traitor hiding within a trusted circle

Literal Translation

"To be a snake in one's bosom"

What it means

To be a traitor hiding within a trusted circle

Example in context

"Pensavamo di poterci fidare di lei, ma era una serpe in seno."

"We thought we could trust her, but she was a snake in our midst."

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