don't bite the hand that feeds you
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Don't be ungrateful to individuals who aid you.
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Imported from Wikipedia “English-language idioms” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29), pending review.
Common questions
What does “don't bite the hand that feeds you” mean?
Don't be ungrateful to individuals who aid you.
Is “don't bite the hand that feeds you” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.