dig one's own grave



dig one's own grave

Seriously harm oneself, cause one's own ruin or downfall. For example, If Sam pursues that course, he'll be digging his own grave. [First half of 1900s]
See also: dig, grave, own

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Kegan-English (Modern)
Gifford['gifəd]
Bamidele-Western African, Yoruba
Eutropia-Ancient Greek
Rajya-Arabic
Wall[wɔ:l]