Meaning of the word "dig your own grave" in English
What does "dig your own grave" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
dig your own grave
US /dɪɡ jʊər oʊn ɡreɪv/
UK /dɪɡ jɔːr oʊn ɡreɪv/
Idiom
to do something that will cause you problems or failure in the future
Example:
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If you keep lying to your boss, you're just going to dig your own grave.
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By refusing to compromise, the politician was digging his own grave with the voters.
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