Meaning of the word "eaten bread is soon forgotten" in English
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eaten bread is soon forgotten
US /ˈitn̩ brɛd ɪz sun fərˈɡɑtn̩/
UK /ˈiːtn̩ brɛd ɪz suːn fəˈɡɒtn̩/
Idiom
once a favor or service has been received, the person who benefited often quickly forgets the kindness or the person who helped them
Example:
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I helped him get that job, but now he won't even return my calls; eaten bread is soon forgotten.
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Don't expect much gratitude from them; eaten bread is soon forgotten.
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