dig (oneself) an early grave

dig (oneself) an early grave

To do things or act in a way that is likely to result in one's premature death. You're going to dig yourself an early grave if you keep drinking as much as you do now.
See also: dig, early, grave
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • dig (someone) an early grave
  • dig (deep) into (one's) pocket(s)
  • dig down
  • dig (something)
  • dig this
  • dig in(to) (something)
  • dig into
  • dig in
  • dig in (one's) heels
  • dig in heels