cut your own throat

US /kʌt jʊər oʊn θroʊt/
UK /kʌt jʊər oʊn θroʊt/
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jezelf in de vingers snijden, jezelf de das omdoen

to do something that will cause your own failure or downfall

:
If you refuse to cooperate with your team, you'll be cutting your own throat.
Als je weigert samen te werken met je team, zul je jezelf in de vingers snijden.
Raising prices too much could cut your own throat by driving customers away.
Prijzen te veel verhogen kan jezelf de das omdoen door klanten weg te jagen.