cook one's goose

/kˈʊk wˈɒnz ɡˈuːs/

/kˈʊk wˈʌnz ɡˈuːs/

[phrase]

to cook one's goose

[PHRASE]

to prevent someone from achieving success by destroying their plans

Examples

1. She really cooked my goose today, when she told to the boss that I had come late to work.

2. Now, you may see chefs recommending that you can cook your goose to the point where the breast registers at 135 degrees Fahrenheit, up to 145 degrees Fahrenheit.