C1
Idiom
Neutral
Meaning
To hurt one's own interests.
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Cultural Background
Reflects the transition from an agrarian society to a modern one.
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Reflexive focus
Always remember the 'si' (reflexive pronoun). Without it, the phrase makes no sense.
Meaning
To hurt one's own interests.
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Reflexive focus
Always remember the 'si' (reflexive pronoun). Without it, the phrase makes no sense.
Test Yourself
Complete the phrase.
Con quella decisione, lui si è ____ la zappa sui piedi.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: dato
The verb 'dare' is required for this idiom.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the phrase.
Fill Blank
B2
Con quella decisione, lui si è ____ la zappa sui piedi.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: dato
The verb 'dare' is required for this idiom.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, you can say 'Ti sei dato la zappa sui piedi' (You shot yourself in the foot).
Related Phrases
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Farsi un autogol
synonymTo score an own goal.
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