snake pit
Example Sentences
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“They’re in a snake pit, and they’ve got to be very careful.”
From MarketWatch • Oct. 15, 2025
On the snake pit of a pitch and against the unerring Pakistan bowlers, England’s best chance was to attack, an intent that played into the hands of Noman.
From BBC • Oct. 18, 2024
That thrilled Largent, who noted that Mile High Stadium in Denver was “a snake pit to play in” because of their rabid fans.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 18, 2023
That is a subjective statement — maybe newer, younger fans cherish nothing more than seeing whether a fire-breathing reliever can harness his nerves after parachuting into a snake pit.
From Washington Post • Oct. 7, 2021
In rare cases, the results of the snake pit could swing the outcome of a contest and turn on a single ballot.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
