The idiom 'to make a rod for your own back' means to do something that will cause problems or difficulties for yourself later on. It implies creating your own troubles.
La expresión 'to make a rod for your own back' significa hacer algo que causará problemas o dificultades para uno mismo en el futuro. Implica crear tus propias complicaciones.
| Idiom | to make a rod for your own back |
|---|---|
| Definition | to do something that causes problems for yourself |
| Examples | - If she marries that loser she's just making a rod for her own back. - If you invite people to comment on your proposals you will just be making a rod for your own back. |
Learn with these flashcards. Click next, previous, or up to navigate to more flashcards for this subject.
Next card: Make ends meet money daily grandfather unemployed years
Previous card: Make pig's ear i mess spoil ruin hairdresser
Up to card list: Common English Idioms, Phrasal Verbs & Proverbs