where does the term "grass" as in to inform on someone come from?

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where does the term "grass" as in to inform on someone come from?

and I dont know the answer and no lame drug answers please as i have a life.

2007-01-31 22:51:51 · 2 answers · asked by ghandi 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia

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I've heard it comes from being a 'snake in the grass' -- in other words something / someone that lies in wait for the unwary.

Hey! I've just remembered that I also have a life ...
;)
Signing off now, bb later!

2007-01-31 22:54:31 · answer #1 · answered by phoenix2frequent 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋

We all have a life .

Village / agriculture

2007-01-31 23:14:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋