自分の首を絞める

じぶんのくびをしめる

to cut one's own throat; to dig one's own grave; to cause oneself harm; to bring ruin on oneself

Also written 自分の首を締める、自分の首をしめる

Meaning

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to cut one's own throat; to dig one's own grave; to cause oneself harm; to bring ruin on oneself

Example sentences

人間楽ばかりしてるとダメになる。たまには、自分で自分の首をしめるくらい窮地に追い込むのもありだと思う。

Comfort can spoil you. Once in a while, it can do you good to corner yourself.