morder la mano que se da de comer: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- Literal: to bite the hand that feeds one; to physically bite someone who is giving food or help.
Examples
BetaEl perro mordió la mano que se da de comer cuando intentó darle la comida.
The dog bit the hand that feeds it when I tried to give it food.
Mientras le acariciaba, el gato mordió la mano que se da de comer sin aviso.
While I was petting it, the cat bit the hand that feeds it without warning.
No entiendo por qué el loro mordió la mano que se da de comer esta mañana.
I don’t understand why the parrot bit the hand that feeds it this morning.
El bebé mordió la mano que se da de comer cuando le ofrecí la comida por primera vez.
The baby bit the hand that feeds it when I offered food for the first time.
- Figurative: to act ungratefully or betray someone who provides help, support, or sustenance.
Examples
BetaNo deberías morder la mano que se da de comer; tu jefe siempre ha sido generoso contigo.
You shouldn’t bite the hand that feeds you; your boss has always been generous with you.
Ellos mordieron la mano que se da de comer al criticar públicamente al benefactor.
They bit the hand that feeds them by publicly criticizing their benefactor.
Si montas un negocio, no muerdas la mano que se da de comer y agradece la ayuda recibida.
If you start a business, don’t bite the hand that feeds you and be thankful for the help you receive.
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