Meaning of 'Hoist with your own petard'
What does the saying 'Hoist with your own petard' mean?
Idiom: Hoist with your own petard
Meaning:
If you are hoist with your own petard, you get into trouble or caught in a trap that you had set for someone else.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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