snake pit

• Lugar o situación llenos de peligro, hostilidad, traición o competencia feroz, a menudo referido a un entorno caótico o despiadado.

A place or situation filled with danger, hostility, treachery, or fierce competition, often referring to a chaotic or ruthless environment.

1. Literal meaningB2formal

   A pit filled with snakes, often used as a form of punishment or torture.

   Foso de serpientes

   • The ancient warriors were thrown into a snake pit as a punishment.
   • The explorer discovered a snake pit deep in the jungle.
   • The movie depicted a terrifying snake pit scene.

2. Figurative meaningB2informal

   A place or situation full of danger, treachery, or hostile people.

   nido de víboras

   • The office politics made the company feel like a snake pit.
   • Walking into that negotiation was like entering a snake pit.
   • He felt the party was a snake pit of gossip and backstabbing.