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eat one's young
Verb
Japanese Meaning
自己の利益や切迫した状況を理由に、自分に従う者や支援者を裏切ること / 自らの支持者や部下など、自身の守るべき存在を犠牲にする行為
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( present singular third-person )
( participle present )
( past )
( participle past )
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To betray a constituent or charge out of self-serving interests or desperation.
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eat one's young
Some leaders are willing to eat one's young to secure their promotions.
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Some leaders are willing to eat one's young to secure their promotions.
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