1. to warm a snake in one's bosom：to have a card up one's sleeves 锦囊之计 | to warm a snake in one's bosom 养虎为患 | hitting the nail on the head 一针见血
2. 养虎为患的解释
2. cherish a snake in one's bosom：All is fish that comes to one's net. 抓到篮里便是菜; | cherish a snake in one's bosom 养虎为患; | diamond cut diamond 棋逢对手,将遇良才,(或针尖对麦芒
3. warm a snake in your bosom：to beat the grass and frighten the snake 打草惊蛇 | warm a snake in your bosom 养虎为患 | glare like a tiger eyeing its prey 虎视耽耽
4. 养虎为患的反义词
4. Bring up a raven and he'll pick out your eyes：Brevity is soul of wit. 言以简洁为贵. | Bring up a raven and he'll pick out your eyes. 养虎为患. | Burn not your house to rid it of the mouse. 投鼠忌器.