Stop arguing with the boss or you will dig a hole for yourself.
dig a hole for oneself
idiomTo take an action or create a situation from which it is difficult to extricate.
By lying about his experience during the interview, he really dug a hole for himself when they asked for proof.
The politician continued to offer contradictory explanations, effectively digging a hole for himself that even his most loyal supporters could no longer defend.
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ace in the hole
Synonym of ace up one's sleeve.
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adorn oneself with borrowed plumes
To claim the honor of another for oneself.
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apply oneself
Synonym of strive: to work hard, to complete an activity with good effort and focus.
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be oneself
To behave or act naturally, without regard to how this behavior is perceived by others.
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bear oneself
To behave and conduct oneself in a particular manner.
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blow a hole through
To destroy the integrity or cohesion of.
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box oneself into a corner
To create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives or solutions.
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burn a hole in someone's pocket
To cause someone to spend money or be tempted to spend money.