| Phrase/Idiom | cut off one’s nose to spite one’s face |
|---|---|
| Definition | This phrase means to disadvantage oneself through a wilful attempt to gain an advantage or assert oneself. |
| Example | I will do anything except for cutting off my nose to spite my face. |
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