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Cracher dans la soupe

Cracher dans la soupe

Cracher dans la soupe is a French expression that translates literally to “to spit in the soup” and means “to bite the hand that feeds you” or “to be ungrateful towards somebody you depend on”.

to bite the hand that feeds you

Cracher dans la soupe - French expression - to bite the hand that feeds you.

Expression origin

In the past, soup was considered to be indispensable. Thus, spitting in the soup meant to refuse something perceived as beneficial.

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David Issokson is a lifelong language learner and speaks over seven languages. Of all the languages he speaks, he's the most passionate about French! David has helped hundreds of students to improve their French in his private lessons. When not teaching or writing his French Word of the Day lessons, David enjoys his time skiing, hiking and mountain biking in Victor, Idaho.

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David Issokson is a lifelong language learner and speaks over seven languages. Of all the languages he speaks, he's the most passionate about French! David has helped hundreds of students to improve their French in his private lessons. When not teaching or writing his French Word of the Day lessons, David enjoys his time skiing, hiking and mountain biking in Victor, Idaho.

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