飼い犬に手をかまれる

Illustration representing the proverb 飼い犬に手をかまれる

飼い犬に手をかまれる

(かいいぬにてをかまれる)

Japanese meaning

恩顧を与えた物から思いがけず害を受けること。

English meaning

Being harmed by someone you have favoured or looked after.

Literal English translation

Bitten by one’s own dog.