to foul one's (own) nest

“ foul one's (own) nest”的英语定义和含义

to foul one's (own) nest
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to behave in a way that damages or undermines one's own reputation or success

to [foul] {one's} (own|) nest definition and meaning
DisapprovingDisapproving
IdiomIdiom
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By treating his employees poorly, the manager has fouled his own nest by creating an unhappy and unproductive workplace.
The company fouled its own nest by releasing toxic chemicals into the local environment, alienating the very community it depended on for workers and customers.
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