English Dictionary

eat one's young

動詞

To betray a constituent or charge out of self-serving interests or desperation.

日本語の意味

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

Some leaders are willing to eat one's young to secure their promotions.

一部のリーダーは昇進を確保するために、自分の部下を裏切ることをいとわない。

意味（1）

To betray a constituent or charge out of self-serving interests or desperation.

With bankruptcy looming, the corporation eventually began eating its young; massive layoffs were announced, and all employee benefits and bonuses were suspended.

eats one's young （ present singular third-person ）

eating one's young （ participle present ）

ate one's young （ past ）

eaten one's young （ participle past ）