He cooked his own goose by arriving late to the interview.
cook someone's goose
idiomTo spoil one's plans or hope of success.
Origin
folk etymologyVarious folk etymologies have been suggested, but the true etymology remains unknown.
By insulting the manager during the meeting, she effectively cooked her goose regarding the promotion.
The discovery of the secret documents cooked his goose, ensuring that his political career would end in disgrace before the next election.
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a wild goose never laid a tame egg
Most things are inherited and predetermined.
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another nail in someone's coffin
An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.
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answer someone's prayers
To be or do exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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answer to someone's prayers
Exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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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.
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bane of someone's existence
Someone or something that poses a significant problem to someone.
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bash someone's face in
To beat someone violently.
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bash someone's head
To beat up someone violently.