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
Dayo	-	Western African, Yoruba
Nicolasa	nee-ko-LAH-sah	Spanish
Becker	['bekə]
Fabius	-	Ancient Roman
JosÈPhe	-	French
Nestor	NES-tor (English)	Greek Mythology, Russian