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. You need to face reality—if you keep drinking this much, it's going to dig you an early grave. Man, her workaholism is going to dig her an early grave.
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