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to cut off one's nose to spite one's face
to cut off one's nose to spite one's face
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to do something with the intention of harming or punishing someone only to face the consequences oneself
Idiom
Informal
Voorbeelden
In a fit of anger, Tom canceled his vacation plans, forfeiting the non-refundable tickets, just to spite his travel companion, ultimately cutting off his nose to spite his face.
