nourrir un serpent dans son sein

French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /nu.ʁiʁ œ̃ sɛʁ.pɑ̃ dɑ̃ sɔ̃ sɛ̃/
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Verb

nourrir un serpent dans son sein

  1. (figuratively) to nourish a viper in one's bosom
    Synonym: réchauffer un serpent dans son sein
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