bit the hand that fed one

A form of bite the hand that feeds one — To cause harm to a benefactor (especially one that one is dependent on, thus with the idea that this behaviour is self-damaging).

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Meanings

verb
  1. pastsimple past of bite the hand that feeds one
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Chicago

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