The expression "to shoot yourself in the foot" means to do something that harms or hinders yourself, often unintentionally.
L'espressione "to shoot yourself in the foot" significa fare qualcosa che ti danneggia o ti ostacola, spesso involontariamente.
| Idiom | to shoot yourself in the foot |
|---|---|
| Definition | to do something that hurts yourself |
| Examples | - She really shot herself in the foot when she criticized the boss in the meeting. He gave her extra work to do! - Be careful you are not shooting yourself in the foot. You don't know what his reaction will be. |
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