foul one's (own) nest

To do something that creates problems for oneself. I wouldn't talk to the boss while you're angry—you'll just end up fouling your own nest.

foul one's own nest

Fig. to harm one's own interests; to bring disadvantage upon oneself. (Alludes to a bird excreting into its own nest. See also It's an ill bird that fouls its own nest.) He tried to discredit a fellow senator with the president, but just succeeded in fouling his own nest. The boss really dislikes Mary. She certainly fouled her own nest when she spread those rumors about him.

foul one's nest

Also, foul one's own nest. Hurt one's own interests, as in With his constant complaints about his wife, he's only fouling his own nest. This metaphoric expression transfers a bird's soiling of its nest to human behavior. [Mid-1200s]

foul your own nest

LITERARY

If someone fouls their own nest, they do something which harms themselves and damages their chances of success. Man has invented a hundred ways of fouling his own nest — the grime, the pollution, the heat, the poisons in the air, the metals in the water.

foul your own nest

do something damaging or harmful to yourself or your own interests.

The proverb it's an ill bird that fouls its own nest , used of a person who criticizes or abuses their own country or family, has been found in English since the early 15th century.

词组	foul one's (own) nest
释义	foul one's (own) nest foul one's (own) nest To do something that creates problems for oneself. I wouldn't talk to the boss while you're angry—you'll just end up fouling your own nest. See also: foul, nest Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. foul one's own nest Fig. to harm one's own interests; to bring disadvantage upon oneself. (Alludes to a bird excreting into its own nest. See also It's an ill bird that fouls its own nest.) He tried to discredit a fellow senator with the president, but just succeeded in fouling his own nest. The boss really dislikes Mary. She certainly fouled her own nest when she spread those rumors about him. See also: foul, nest, own McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. foul one's nest Also, foul one's own nest. Hurt one's own interests, as in With his constant complaints about his wife, he's only fouling his own nest. This metaphoric expression transfers a bird's soiling of its nest to human behavior. [Mid-1200s] See also: foul, nest The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. foul your own nest LITERARY If someone fouls their own nest, they do something which harms themselves and damages their chances of success. Man has invented a hundred ways of fouling his own nest — the grime, the pollution, the heat, the poisons in the air, the metals in the water. See also: foul, nest, own Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. foul your own nest do something damaging or harmful to yourself or your own interests. The proverb it's an ill bird that fouls its own nest , used of a person who criticizes or abuses their own country or family, has been found in English since the early 15th century. See also: foul, nest, own Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: foul one's nest kick (oneself) for (doing something) wash (one's) hands of (someone or something) wash hands of wash one's hands of wash your hands of wash your hands of somebody/something wash your hands of something/someone keep in sight keep sight of (someone or something)
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