pride goes before a fall

Proverb

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Alternative form of pride comes before a fall

Japanese Meaning

高慢は必ず敗北や転落を招くという戒め。 / 傲慢になりすぎると、自己破滅を免れないという教訓。

After boasting about his undefeated record, he learned the hard way that pride goes before a fall.

無敗の記録を自慢した後、彼は驕りが転落の前触れだと痛感した。

Sense（1）

Alternative form of pride comes before a fall