Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cut-your-own-throat
idiom
/kʌt jʊər oʊn θroʊt/
Definition
To act in a way that harms oneself, often by taking a decision that leads to self-detriment or loss.
Examples
- Investing all your savings in a failing business might just be a way to cut your own throat.
- If you keep arguing with your boss, you might cut your own throat when you need a recommendation.
Meaning
The phrase implies that someone’s actions will ultimately result in their own downfall; it suggests that a person is responsible for creating a situation where they are worse off than before.
Synonyms
- Self-sabotage
- Undermine oneself
- Hurt oneself
