Meaning of the word "Self inflicted wound" in English

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Self inflicted wound

US /ˌself ɪnˈflɪktɪd wuːnd/
UK /ˌself ɪnˈflɪktɪd wuːnd/

Phrase

an injury or damage that one causes to oneself, often unintentionally or through one's own actions

Example:
His poor decision-making led to a self-inflicted wound for the company.
The politician's controversial remarks were a self-inflicted wound to his campaign.