Bite the Hand that Feeds You.
English
idiom
To harm or betray someone who has been kind or helpful.
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To harm or betray someone who has been kind or helpful.
Trusted by1.5M+English learners & teachers worldwide
To act against or hurt someone who has been supporting or helping you.
When you bite the hand that feeds you, you show ingratitude by working against the very person who has been providing for you.
It’s often used to warn against disloyalty or to describe someone who has betrayed a benefactor.
"Throw Someone Under the Bus"
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Sacrifice someone to avoid blame or protect yourself
"Stab Someone in the Back"
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Betray someone secretly, especially a person who trusted you
"Bite the Hand that Feeds You"
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Betray or act against someone who has been supporting you
He’s been complaining about the company to clients. What do you think?
That’s biting the hand that feeds him. He needs to raise concerns internally, not with clients.
You’ve been criticizing your mentor publicly online. That’s biting the hand that feeds you.
I know. I was frustrated, but it wasn’t the right way to handle it.
She’s always complaining about her parents, who pay her rent and tuition.
That’s biting the hand that feeds you. She should be a lot more grateful.
