snake pit
Example Sentences
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It’s a buddy adventure that takes the duo from one tight spot to another, including a gladiator-style battle royal and a cavernous snake pit.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
“They’re in a snake pit, and they’ve got to be very careful.”
From MarketWatch • Oct. 15, 2025
The pitch became a snake pit, there was tension between the teams after the Saturday evening handbags and the Lord's atmosphere was sizzling.
From BBC • Jul. 13, 2025
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
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
