过河拆桥
Traditional (Taiwan):
過河拆橋
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to destroy the bridge after crossing the river (idiom)
lit.
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to abandon one's benefactor upon achieving one's goal
fig.
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Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms 近义词
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卸磨杀驴
xièmòshālǘ
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不能卸磨杀驴
mustn't discard people once they've served their purpose
Saying俗语俗語
Idiom惯用语 · In everyday use
- Literally
- cross the river and tear down the bridge
- Meaning
- To discard or harm those who helped you once you've got what you wanted. Critical. Like 'kick away the ladder'.
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