make a stick for one's own back

短语

词形变化

made a stick for one's own back makes a stick for one's own back 三单 makes a stick for one's own back making a stick for one's own back making a stick for one's own back 现在分词 made a stick for one's own back 过去式 made a stick for one's own back 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To make a decision that will have personally adverse consequences.

    习语 非正式

    Allowing a known trouble-maker to join the team is making a stick for your own back.