Dig yourself in

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phrasal verb

To get oneself into a difficult situation or position.

If you keep spending without limits, you'll soon dig yourself into debt.
Visual representation of "dig yourself in" - To get oneself into a difficult situation or position

Often appears as...

  • dig yourself into debt
  • dig yourself into trouble

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Idiomatic

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Problematic Choices

Refers to making decisions that could lead to trouble or hardship.

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Ignoring her homework, she was digging herself into a bad situation.
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Implied Warning

Often suggests a need for caution to avoid worsening conditions.

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Careful not to dig yourself into a corner with rash decisions.
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Figurative Usage

Metaphorically means creating problems, not literal digging.

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He dug himself into a scandal by lying.
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