Dig Your Own Grave
2017.10.18
Meaning:
If you dig your own grave, you do something which will cause problems for yourself in the future. A grave is a place where a dead body is buried, so digging your own grave means that you are harming yourself by your own choices and actions.
Example:
A: You know, by staying awake until 3 am, you’re really digging your own grave.
B: I know. But I can’t stop watching reruns of Seinfeld.
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A: Well, I’m dead. I accidentally called the boss an idiot.
B: You dug your grave with that one, didn’t you? You might want to start looking for a new job.
Talking Point(s):
Talking Point(s): In what way have you dug your own grave?
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