By not studying for the exam, he really shot himself in the foot
She didn't realize she was shooting herself in the foot by complaining to the boss about her colleagues
Don't shoot yourself in the foot by making a rash decision you'll regret later
He accused his opponent of trying to shoot himself in the foot with his aggressive campaign tactics
The company shot itself in the foot by cutting its marketing budget during a critical growth period
I think I might have shot myself in the foot by agreeing to take on that extra project
You're shooting yourself in the foot if you alienate your most loyal customers
The politician's controversial statement was seen as him shooting himself in the foot before the election
He felt he had shot himself in the foot by revealing the secret too early
Be careful not to shoot yourself in the foot with your word choice in the negotiation
I think I might shoot myself in the foot with this plan.
Why do you say that? It sounds good.
I forgot a crucial detail that changes everything.
He shot himself in the foot by confessing
His confession unintentionally harmed his own case
By confessing, he sabotaged his own defense