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bite the hand that feeds one in Russian

bite the hand that feeds one in Russian

куса́ть ру́ку, кото́рая ко́рмит
verb
(idiomatic) To cause harm to a benefactor (especially one that one is dependent on, thus with the idea that this behaviour is self-damaging).
плева́ть в коло́дец
verb
(idiomatic) To cause harm to a benefactor (especially one that one is dependent on, thus with the idea that this behaviour is self-damaging).
руби́ть сук, на кото́ром сиди́шь
verb
(idiomatic) To cause harm to a benefactor (especially one that one is dependent on, thus with the idea that this behaviour is self-damaging).
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