Meaning of the word "if you are in a hole, stop digging" in English
What does "if you are in a hole, stop digging" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
if you are in a hole, stop digging
US /ɪf juː ɑːr ɪn ə hoʊl, stɑːp ˈdɪɡ.ɪŋ/
UK /ɪf juː ɑːr ɪn ə həʊl, stɒp ˈdɪɡ.ɪŋ/
Idiom
if you find yourself in a difficult situation, you should stop doing the things that are making it worse
Example:
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You've already lost a lot of money on this investment; if you are in a hole, stop digging.
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The company's PR strategy is only making the scandal worse; if you are in a hole, stop digging.