"Dont bite the hand that feeds you"
2007-01-01 06:32:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
"Hand that feeds you" is anyone that has raised you, guided you, is in charge of you, taught you, etc.. "Biting" that hand is showing disrespect, showing lack of appreciation, rebellious, ill-manner, ill-will, etc..
To me here is how it translates: How dare you show disrespect and rebel against the one(s) who feed you, clothe you, guide you, take care of you,etc.! You will get what you deserve!
"Don't bite the hand that feeds you" puts it into a much milder tone.
Another way to look at it is: There are consequences to disrespecting authority. If you get out of line, results may not be pretty. You may regret your actions, later.
2007-01-01 07:11:25 · answer #1 · answered by slobberknocker_usa 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Don't be mean to someone who is doing a good thing for you. Like a dog biting someone who is feeding it.
2007-01-01 06:36:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
people running around biting each other..... tryng to keep track of who bit who first
2007-01-01 06:50:11 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means be kind to the people that take care of you.
2007-01-01 06:40:48 · answer #4 · answered by NAN G 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It means to not take for granted your circumstances and to appreciate what people are doing for you (like your friends/family, etc.).
2007-01-01 06:41:04 · answer #5 · answered by 60s Chick 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
All dogs, be kind to your owners.
2007-01-01 06:47:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋