English / proverb
It's an Ill Bird That Fouls Its Own Nest
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Only a shameful, disloyal person brings disgrace to or slanders their own family, community, or homeland.
In context
01
The village matriarch reminded the youth that it's an ill bird that fouls its own nest when they mocked rural customs.
02
Speaking disparagingly of your ancestral homeland abroad only proves that it's an ill bird that fouls its own nest.
Synonyms
disloyalty to kin,betraying one's heritage,defaming one's family
Antonyms
ancestral devotion,family pride,community loyalty
Collocations
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