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Meaning of eat one's young | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

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

Examples

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

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

eat out eat out of someone's hand eat out of the palm of someone's hand eat pussy eat shit eat someone alive