dig (someone) an early grave



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.
See also: dig, early, grave

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
CarlyKAHR-leeEnglish
Giltbert-Ancient Germanic
Armor['a:mə]
Junjoon (Korean)Chinese, Korean
EirikAY-rikNorwegian
Choucho:Japanese (Rare)