guò​hé​chāi​qiáo

to kick down the ladder

Senses

过河拆桥/ 過河拆橋 guò​hé​chāi​qiáo to kick down the ladder

literally "to destroy the bridge after crossing the river"; to abandon one's benefactor after they have served their purpose

References

synonym 卸磨杀驴/卸磨殺驢 过河拆桥/過河拆橋
synonym 过桥拆桥/過橋拆橋 过河拆桥/過河拆橋