dig one's own grave
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dig one's own grave
verb digs one's own grave · digging one's own grave · dug one's own grave
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To behave in a way that is likely to cause one to lose or fail, including, but not limited to, result in death.
Similar: cut off one's nose to spite one's face, dig oneself in a hole, shoot oneself in the foot, sign one's death warrant
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verb to act in a way expected to backfire
| Español | cavar su propia tumba |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 墓穴を掘る boketsu o horu |
| 中文 | 自掘墳墓 /自掘坟墓 zìjuéfénmù, 自寻死路 zìxúnsǐlù |
| Português | cavar a própria cova |
| Français | creuser sa tombe, creuser sa propre tombe |
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