cut your own throat
US /kʌt jʊər oʊn θroʊt/
UK /kʌt jʊər oʊn θroʊt/
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自掘坟墓, 自毁前程
to do something that will cause your own failure or downfall
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If you refuse to cooperate with your team, you'll be cutting your own throat.
如果你拒绝与团队合作，你就是在自掘坟墓。
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Raising prices too much could cut your own throat by driving customers away.
价格涨得太高可能会自毁前程，把顾客都赶走。