The idiom "shoot oneself in the foot" has its origins in military history, where soldiers were sometimes prone to accidentally shooting themselves in the foot while handling a firearm. The phrase now means to do something that ends up harming one's own interests or goals. This phrase is often used to describe situations where someone makes a mistake or takes an action that has negative consequences for themselves.

What is the origin of the idiom "shoot oneself in the foot" and when to use it?

Определение и значение слова « shoot oneself in the foot» на английском языке

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