English / proverb
Eaten Bread Is Soon Forgotten
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Past favors, kindnesses, or services are quickly forgotten once the recipient no longer needs them
In context
01
After helping his colleague meet an impossible deadline, he realized eaten bread is soon forgotten when he received no gratitude.
02
Never bank on past accomplishments alone in your career, because eaten bread is soon forgotten unless you continue delivering value on time.
Synonyms
ingratitude of beneficiaries,out of sight out of mind,short-lived gratitude
Antonyms
lasting gratitude,undying loyalty,indebted forever
Collocations
sadly eaten bread is soon forgotten,proves eaten bread is soon forgotten,remember that eaten bread is soon forgotten