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
Yudel-Yiddish
Leontyne-English (Rare)
DanaË-Greek Mythology
Korbiniankawr-BEE-nee-ahnGerman
Shahrukh-Urdu, Indian, Hindi
Riannon-Welsh