i like this definition the best. We have cut off our nose to spite our face. Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest
exactly
So true.
yup.
Meaning:
Disadvantage yourself in order to do harm to an adversary.
Origin:
Proverbial.