dig (someone) an early grave
dig (someone) an early grave
To do things or act in a way that is likely to result in someone's premature death. The stress of John's job is going to dig him an early grave.
See also: dig, early, grave
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- have (someone's) blood on (one's) hands
- have blood on hands
- have blood on your hands
- cover
- grab (someone or something) by the throat
- grab someone by the throat
- grab someone/something by the throat
- get someone's dander up, to
- help (someone) along
- help along