bite the hand that feeds you
idiomPart ofbite
bite the hand that feeds you — idiom
1. To harm or be ungrateful to someone who has helped you.
1.idiom
Definition
To harm or be ungrateful to someone who has helped you.
Example
He bit the hand that fed him by quitting without notice.
Criticizing your boss is like biting the hand that feeds you.
2. to harm or be rude to the person or group who gives you support, money, or care.
2.idiom
Definition
to harm or be rude to the person or group who gives you support, money, or care.
Example
Criticising the charity that paid for his studies was clearly biting the hand that fed him.
Don't bite the hand that feeds you — your aunt has helped you for years.