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(idiomatic) To harm oneself as a result of attempting to harm an adversary.
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cut off one's nose to spite one's face
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Source Word
cut off one's nose to spite one's face
Verb
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
敵に対して仕返しを試みるあまり、自分自身にも害を及ぼす行動を取ること / 報復のために、自己破壊的な決断をしてしまう状況
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