BURN ONE'S BRIDGES IN FRONT OF ONE

burn one's bridges in front of one: translation

burn one's bridges in front of one

Fig. to create future problems for oneself. (A play on burn one's bridges (behind one).) •

I made a mistake again. I always seem to burn my bridges in front of me.

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I accidentally insulted a math teacher whom I will have to take a course from next semester. I am burning my bridges in front of me.