self-destruct

Meaning

  1. (figuratively, usually) To destroy oneself or itself.
  2. To destroy or greatly damage one's position in a game, in one's work or career, in one's financial or social position, etc.

Translations

autodestruir-se

αυτοκαταστροφή

autodestrucció

sich selbst zerstören

Frequency

C2
Etymology

From self- + destruct.

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