like turkeys voting for Christmas

Phrase

UK humorous of an action

Japanese Meaning

自分自身に悪影響を及ぼす行動／自滅的な行動をする様子 / 自らの行動によって、逆効果や損失を招いてしまう / 愚かな判断により、自分自身や関係者にとって不利益な状況を引き起こす

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Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼を会計監査に採用するのは自分たちにとって自滅的な行為で、彼はミスを隠して事態を悪化させるだけだ。

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The next morning [14 December 1977] the Liberals held a two-and-a-half meeting at which Steel let them have their head. ... 'Us voting for the Pact is like a turkey voting for Christmas', said David Penhaligon.

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