Meaning of the word "bite the hand that feeds you" in English

What does "bite the hand that feeds you" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bite the hand that feeds you

US /baɪt ðə hænd ðæt fiːdz ju/
UK /baɪt ðə hænd ðæt fiːdz ju/
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Idiom

1.

to harm someone who is helping you or providing for you

Example:
He shouldn't bite the hand that feeds him by criticizing his boss publicly.
After all the help they gave him, it was shocking to see him bite the hand that feeds him.
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