to dig your own grave
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In Canadian English, this idiom typically means:
to do or say something that causes yourself serious consequences
EXAMPLES
“While apologizing to his significant other for his recent behaviour, he dug his own grave by saying, ‘I’m sorry you’re so sensitive.’ That’s not really an apology, bud!”
“Way to dig your own grave! You can’t ask your boss for a promotion and then proceed to tell them how terrible of a job they are doing! I’m not surprised that you got fired, honestly…”
Have you ever dug your own grave? What did you do or say? Practice using this idiom by letting me know in the comments below.
