cut throat



cut one's (own) throat

Fig. [for someone] to bring about one's (own) failure. If I were to run for office, I'd just be cutting my throat. Judges who take bribes are cutting their own throats.
See also: cut, throat

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Japik-Frisian (Rare)
Nicolette[.nikə'let]
Abe (2)-Frisian, Dutch
Euphranor-Ancient Greek
Myfanwy-Welsh
Canaan-Biblical