snake pit

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : A situation or place characterized by extreme confusion, danger, or moral corruption : A "snake pit" is a metaphor for an environment that is treacherous, chaotic, and filled with hostility or backstabbing behavior. A mental hospital (dated, pejorative) : Historically and offensively used as a slang term for an insane asylum, implying a chaotic and inhumane institution. Usage...