eat one's young

Английский Язык - Английский Язык

Определение eat one's young в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь

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.

Турецкое произношение

it wʌnz yʌng

Произношение

/ˈēt ˈwənz ˈyəɴɢ/ /ˈiːt ˈwʌnz ˈjʌŋ/

Этимология

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