dig (someone) an early grave

To do things or act in a way that is likely to result in someone's premature death. The stress of John's job is going to dig him an early grave.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Angelo	AHN-je-lo	Italian
Gorka	-	Basque
Arnie	AHR-nee	English
Hokolesqua	-	Native American, Shawnee
Bronagh	-	Irish
BrÂNduȘA	-	Romanian