English · Idiom Attested

don't bite the hand that feeds you

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Don't be ungrateful to individuals who aid you.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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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.

Topics: Hands

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.

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