Meaning of 'Shoot yourself in the foot'
What does the saying 'Shoot yourself in the foot' mean?
Idiom: Shoot yourself in the foot
Meaning:
If you shoot yourself in the foot, you do something that damages your ambition, career, etc.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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