bite the hand that feeds one (to) [exp]

Meaning:

• Not to appreciate or even harm someone who has helped or supported you a lot.

Examples:

1. His parent helped him a lot to become successful. But now he abandoned them. This is not good at all. He is bit the hand that fed him.
2. I supported her a lot and did whatever she asked but finally she dumped me. She bit the hand that fed her.
3. John really bit the hand that fed him when he started spreading rumors about the company that had given him so many opportunities.
4. I can’t believe she would bite the hand that fed her, after everything we did to help her get back on her feet.
5. The politician bit the hand that fed him when he publicly criticized the very organization that had helped fund his campaign.
6. The actor bit the hand that fed him by speaking negatively about the film studio that gave him his big break.
7. After years of loyalty to the company, the employee suddenly turned against his boss; truly biting the hand that feeds him.
8. She was only trying to help, but he bit the hand that fed him by criticizing her efforts in front of everyone.
9. It’s a mistake to bite the hand that feeds you, especially when your success relies on the support of others.