be a victim of your own success
US /bi ə ˈvɪktɪm əv jʊər oʊn səkˈsɛs/
UK /bi ə ˈvɪktɪm əv jʊər oʊn səkˈsɛs/
1.
to suffer negative consequences as a result of one's own success or achievements
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The popular restaurant started to be a victim of its own success when it couldn't handle the overwhelming number of customers.
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Her band started to be a victim of their own success when internal conflicts arose due to their sudden fame.