it's an ill bird that fouls its own nest

proverb An unwise or disreputable person does things that ultimately cause them problems. A: "Oh man, why would he say something insulting like that about the boss's daughter at the holiday party? B: "I don't know—it's an ill bird that fouls its own nest."

See also: bird, foul, ill, nest, own, that

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

It's an ill bird that fouls its own nest.

Prov. Only a foolish or dishonorable person would bring dishonor to his or her self or his or her surroundings.; Only a bad person would ruin the place where he or she lives. (See also foul one's own nest.) I don't like my new neighbor. Not only does he never mow his lawn, he covers it with all kinds of trash. It's an ill bird that fouls its own nest.

See also: bird, foul, ill, nest, own, that

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

teach a man to fish
a man is judged by his deeds, not by his words
actions speak louder than words
it takes a village
village
best-laid plans go astray, the
the best-laid plans
the best-laid plans go astray
the best-laid plans of mice and men
better bend than break

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