“Shoot yourself in the foot”
Definition
To harm your own chances by doing something foolish.
Examples
Examples
“He shot himself in the foot by arguing with the interviewer.”
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- What does "Shoot yourself in the foot" mean?
- "Shoot yourself in the foot" means to harm your own chances by doing something foolish..
- How do you use "Shoot yourself in the foot" in a sentence?
- Example: "He shot himself in the foot by arguing with the interviewer."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Shoot yourself in the foot"?
- Навредить самому себе глупым поступком. / Սեփական հնարավորություններին վնասել անխոհեմ քայլով։
- Is this idiom formal or informal?
- This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.