eat one's young

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von eat one's young im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

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

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

Türkische aussprache

it wʌnz yʌng

Aussprache

/ˈēt ˈwənz ˈyəɴɢ/ /ˈiːt ˈwʌnz ˈjʌŋ/

Etymologie

() The term is derived from the zoologic phenomenon of animals killing and consuming their own young for sustenance.