Meaning of the word "he who digs a pit for others, falls in himself" in English
What does "he who digs a pit for others, falls in himself" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
he who digs a pit for others, falls in himself
US /hiː huː dɪɡz ə pɪt fɔːr ˈʌðərz, fɔːlz ɪn hɪmˈsɛlf/
UK /hiː huː dɪɡz ə pɪt fɔːr ˈʌðəz, fɔːlz ɪn hɪmˈsɛlf/
Idiom
a proverb meaning that if you try to harm someone else, you will end up being harmed yourself by your own actions
Example:
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He tried to sabotage his colleague's project, but he who digs a pit for others, falls in himself when the boss found out.
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Remember that he who digs a pit for others, falls in himself; your lies will eventually catch up to you.