dig one's own grave



dig one's own grave

Seriously harm oneself, cause one's own ruin or downfall. For example, If Sam pursues that course, he'll be digging his own grave. [First half of 1900s]
See also: dig, grave, own

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Svanhild-Norwegian, Norse Mythology
Ceceliasə-SEE-lee-ə, sə-SEEL-yəEnglish
Gianmarcojahn-MAHR-koItalian
LexusLEKS-əsEnglish
Nikolche-Macedonian
Ottoline-English (Rare)