兔死狗烹

兔死狗烹 [tù sǐ gǒu pēng]

1. ■ When all hares are killed, the hounds will be stewed and eaten.; After the cunning hare is killed, the hound is boiled.; Cook the hounds when no longer needed after the hares have been run down.; slay the lackeys when they have outlived their usefulness; The hounds are killed for food once all the hares are bagged -- trusted aides are eliminated when they have outlived their usefulness.; When the hares die, the dogs are killed and boiled.