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
Lester['lestə]
Osbeorn-Anglo-Saxon
Abdul[a:b'du:l]
Eumelia-Ancient Greek
Mus'ad-Arabic
Jervis-English (Rare)