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ballistic podiatry

idiom
Meaning

The act of shooting oneself in the foot.


Examples
SIMPLE

He committed ballistic podiatry by insulting his boss during the meeting.

CONTEXTUAL

By publicly criticizing the project he was leading, the manager engaged in some serious ballistic podiatry.

COMPLEX

The politician's decision to attack his own party platform was a clear case of ballistic podiatry that cost him the election.

Anchors to
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  1. 01

    go ballistic

    To become very angry and irrational.

Last updated April 17, 2026