吃窝边草

吃窝边草

Literally means:

(rabbits) eat the grass close to its den

Actually means:

It figuratively means conducting evil deeds in his neighborhood or imposing harm or damage to those close to him.

This phrase expresses the speaker's negative opinion upon such people or conducts, implying an attitude of disapproval, complaining or blaming. Derogatory.

比喻在自己周围的地方做坏事或者对自己周围的人造成伤害、损失。

表明说话人对这种行为或这种人的否定性评价，包含了不满、埋怨或责备的情绪。具有贬义色彩。