don't shit in your own nest
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Synonym of don't shit where you eat.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “don't shit in your own nest” mean?
Synonym of don't shit where you eat.
Is “don't shit in your own nest” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.