cut one’s own throat

cut (one's) own throat

To cause problems for oneself with one's own actions (which are often motivated by anger). I know you're mad at your dad, but don't cut your own throat here—running away is only going to make your life harder.See also: cut, own, throat

cut one’s own throat

tv. to do something that harms oneself. He’s just cutting his own throat, and he knows it. See also: cut, own, throat