feed the dragon
The phrase "feed the dragon" is an idiom that uses the metaphor of a dragon to represent something potentially powerful, uncontrollable, or problematic.
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Definition
C1Economics
(idiomatic)To outsource jobs or buy and sell products from China.
Example
- Many companies choose to feed the dragon by outsourcing their manufacturing to China.
C1General
(idiomatic, metaphorical)To pour resources into a situation that is growing uncontrollably or has negative consequences.
Example
- By constantly giving in to his demands, she was only feeding the dragon.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "feed the dragon":
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