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Dig yourself into a hole

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Worsening Situations

Use when actions or words cause the situation to become more difficult or problematic.

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Arguing with the boss about your mistake will only dig yourself into a hole.
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Metaphorical Use

It's never about literally digging; it's about getting into trouble in a metaphorical sense.

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Telling lies to cover up only made him dig himself into a hole.
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Figurative Deepening

The deeper the hole, the worse the situation becomes.

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With every missed deadline, she dug herself into a deeper hole.
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