English · Proverb Attested

don't shit in your own nest

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

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Meaning · English

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tương tự như không thải ra nơi mình ở

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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.

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