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
Iudicael-Ancient Celtic
Alaynaə-LAYN-əEnglish (Modern)
Evelienay-və-LEENDutch
Eleonoree-le-o-NO-rəGerman
Susilo-Indonesian, Javanese
Arnison['a:nisn]