Не руби сук, на котором сидишь
With accent marks:
Не руби́ сук, на кото́ром сиди́шь.
Translation:
Do not chop the branch you sit on
Meaning:
This proverb is addressed to a person who harms himself by his actions.
The English equivalent of this proverb is "To shoot oneself in the foot".
Other Russian proverbs
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На Бога надейся, а сам не плошай
Put your trust in God, but don't make mistakes yourself
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Better late than never.
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Poor people are inventive.
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You can't spoil the porridge with butter.
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You can't help grief with tears.
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A wolf is fed by his legs
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You see your friends in the times of trouble.
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Всё хорошо, что хорошо кончается
All is well that ends well.
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