Eat one's young

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo betray a constituent or charge out of self-serving interests or desperation.

"With bankruptcy looming, the corporation eventually began eating its young; massive layoffs were announced, and all employee benefits and bonuses were suspended."

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