do (one) a mischief

do (one) a mischief

To do something that harms one. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. You sure did your brother a mischief by including him in that dangerous game.
See also: mischief
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

do someone (or yourself) a mischief

injure someone or yourself. informal
See also: mischief, someone
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ˌdo somebody/yourself a ˈmischief

(British English, informal or humorous) hurt somebody/yourself: You could do yourself a mischief wearing such tight trousers!
See also: mischief, somebody
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See also:
  • do somebody/yourself a mischief
  • do someone a mischief
  • mischief
  • do yourself a mischief
  • do (oneself) a mischief
  • chip
  • chips
  • up on (one's) ear
  • do (oneself or someone) an injury
  • do yourself an injury