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cook someone's goose

idiom
Meaning

To spoil one's plans or hope of success.


Origin

folk etymology

Various folk etymologies have been suggested, but the true etymology remains unknown.

Examples
SIMPLE

He cooked his own goose by arriving late to the interview.

CONTEXTUAL

By insulting the manager during the meeting, she effectively cooked her goose regarding the promotion.

COMPLEX

The discovery of the secret documents cooked his goose, ensuring that his political career would end in disgrace before the next election.

Anchors to
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  1. 01

    a wild goose never laid a tame egg

    Most things are inherited and predetermined.

  2. 02

    another nail in someone's coffin

    An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.

  3. 03

    answer someone's prayers

    To be or do exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.

  4. 04

    answer to someone's prayers

    Exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.

  5. 05

    apple of someone's eye

    The object of somebody's affections; a person (or sometimes a thing) that someone strongly prefers; a favorite, a loved one.

  6. 06

    bane of someone's existence

    Someone or something that poses a significant problem to someone.

  7. 07

    bash someone's face in

    To beat someone violently.

  8. 08

    bash someone's head

    To beat up someone violently.

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