MAKE A ROD FOR YOUR OWN BACK - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
make a rod for your own back (phrase)
Giải nghĩa:
To create a problem or situation which will later harm you or cause difficulty
Ví dụ:
By spoiling her children with too many gifts, she's making a rod for her own back in the future.
Cách sử dụng
"Make a rod for your own back" means to do something that seems easy or convenient at the moment, but will create problems or difficulties for you in the future. It is like making your own punishment stick that you will have to carry around with you. You use this expression when someone is taking a shortcut or making a decision that may have negative consequences later on. For example, if someone decides to skip school to go to a party, you might say "you're making a rod for your own back" because they will likely have to deal with the consequences of missing school.
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