| 词组 | It's an ill bird that fouls its own nest. |
| 释义 | (redirected from It's an ill bird that fouls its own nest.)it's an ill bird that fouls its own nestAn 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." 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. |
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