[Idiom] DON'T BITE THE HAND THAT FEEDS. - Avoiding Self-Sabotage in Professional Relationships

Do not hurt or betray someone who is supporting or helping you.

Don't bite the hand that feeds" is a warning against acting unkindly or harmfully towards someone who is or has been beneficial to you, especially someone who provides financial or emotional support. The idiom uses the metaphor of literally biting a hand that offers food to depict the foolishness of damaging relationships with those who help us.

Example Sentences

1. He almost lost his job by criticizing his boss—you shouldn't bite the hand that feeds you.

   He nearly lost his job by speaking poorly about his boss, an example of being ungrateful.

2. Tom regretted arguing with his manager, realizing it's bad to bite the hand that feeds you.

   Tom realized that arguing with his manager was a bad idea as it shows ingratitude.

3. She decided not to complain about minor issues to her sponsors, as she didn’t want to bite the hand that feeds her.

   She avoided complaining about small issues to her sponsors to not show ingratitude.