兔死狗烹

[tù sǐ gǒu pēng]
  • 释义
  • When all hares are killed, the hounds will be stewed and eaten.;After the cunning hare is killed, the hound is boiled.;Cook the hounds when no longer needed after the hares have been run down.;slay the lackeys when they have outlived their usefulness ;

  • 双语例句
  • 1、

    When all birds are shot , the bow will be set aside ; when all hares are killed , the hounds will be stewed and eaten -- kick out sb . after his services are no longer needed.

    鸟尽弓藏, 兔死狗烹.

    《现代汉英综合大词典》