B1 Proverb Neutral

제 무덤을 판다

je mudeomeul panda

Dig one's own grave

Meaning

To create one's own downfall or cause one's own problems.

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Cultural Background

The phrase is often used in political commentary to describe a politician's self-destructive rhetoric.

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Use with caution

This is a strong phrase. Don't use it lightly.

Meaning

To create one's own downfall or cause one's own problems.

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Use with caution

This is a strong phrase. Don't use it lightly.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct verb.

그는 거짓말로 제 무덤을 ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 판다

The idiom is '제 무덤을 파다'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct verb. Fill Blank B1

그는 거짓말로 제 무덤을 ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 판다

The idiom is '제 무덤을 파다'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It can be, because it mentions graves. Use it carefully.

Related Phrases

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자업자득

synonym

Reap what you sow.

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