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Bite The Hand That Feeds You

The idiom "bite the hand that feeds you" means to harm or turn against someone who has helped or supported you. It is used to describe a situation where someone is ungrateful or unappreciative towards the person or organization that has provided them with assistance, support, or resources.

For example, imagine a person who has been given a job by a company, but then starts to criticize and complain about the company's policies and practices. This person is "biting the hand that feeds them" because they are being ungrateful towards the company that has given them a job and a source of income.

This idiom can also be used in personal relationships. For instance, if someone is always criticizing their partner despite all the love and support they receive, they are "biting the hand that feeds them."

In short, "bite the hand that feeds you" is a warning to be grateful and appreciative towards those who have helped or supported you, and to avoid turning against them.


The usage of the idiom 'Bite The Hand That Feeds You' in a sentence

• It's frustrating when my friend complains about her job constantly, even though she knows that her employer is the only one who can pay her bills. She needs to stop biting the hand that feeds her.

• It's not wise to bite the hand that feeds you by being rude to your customers, especially if you're running a business.

• My little sister always bites the hand that feeds her by refusing to eat the food my mom makes for her.

• The politician who publicly criticized his own party's policies was really biting the hand that feeds him, as he depends on the party's support for his political career.

• The athlete who publicly criticized his team's coach was definitely biting the hand that feeds him, as he relies on the team's support for his career.

• After getting hired, John complained about his boss's management style, which was really biting the hand that feeds him.

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