dig a hole for oneself

Meanings:

• 1.

  Worldwideinformalcolloquial
  • To create a disadvantageous or troublesome situation through one’s own words or actions; to bring trouble upon oneself.
  • To make one’s circumstances worse by taking unwise steps or by behaving imprudently.

• 2.

  Worldwideinformal
  • To produce embarrassment or commit oneself to a position that is difficult to escape.