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Don't bite the hand that feeds you

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The saying don't bite the hand that feeds you means you should not hurt or insult someone who helps you. If you do, you might lose their support.
The idiom comes from the literal image of an animal biting the hand of the person who is giving it food.

Be polite to your coach - don't bite the hand that feeds you.

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