English Explanatory Dictionary

bite the hand that feeds one

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To cause harm to a benefactor (especially one that one is dependent on, thus with the idea that this behaviour is self-damaging).

Pronunciation

en-au-bite the hand that feeds one.ogg

Word forms

bite the hand that feeds one bites the hand that feeds one biting the hand that feeds one bit the hand that fed one bitten the hand that fed one

Related words

don't shit where you eat
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