Examples of 'dug a grave' in a sentence

Meaning of "dug a grave"

dug a grave - This phrase is metaphorical and signifies causing harm or creating a situation that will lead to negative consequences. It implies that someone is preparing for or contributing to their own downfall or trouble. For example, 'With his reckless behavior, he dug a grave for his career.'

How to use "dug a grave" in a sentence

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dug a grave
I am sure he dug a grave and never used it.
I found an open plot and dug a grave.
Tom dug a grave for his dog.
But he has already dug a grave for himself.
We dug a grave behind the barn.
Built a coffin and dug a grave.
He even dug a grave behind the palace.
She went and died but dug a grave for us.
They dug a grave under the pear tree.
I am sure they have already dug a grave for us.
Earth he dug a grave for the birds.
The Wehrmacht had already dug a grave.
The child dug a grave for the dead animal.
The Wermacht had already dug a grave.
He dug a grave for her in the middle of the room.

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And they dug a grave.
I dug a grave for him under the cedar tree.
With her own hands she dug a grave in the sand.
The boy dug a grave for his dog that had died.
When we had the interception, we really dug a grave for ourselves.
The boy dug a grave for his dead pet.
Do not! I am sure they have already dug a grave for us.
The boy dug a grave for the dead animal.
Well, there was a space there, they dug a grave and so be it.
Then they dug a grave and buried the body of the father of humanity.
What, have you never dug a grave before?
I dug a grave for Lynx in the evening.
The other two have also dug a grave before so we need to call them.
I dug a grave for a man back in Palace City a year or so ago.
They've already dug a grave for Jack.
You dug a grave for Senior just like you did for Junior.
Amanda Clarke has dug a grave for me tonight.
He dug a grave and buried it in the forest, near a swamp.
I ascend from hell where I dug a grave to bury an old fool called Jack.
A lot of tree removal in that area, right? No, he dug a grave.
I never dug a grave before.
No tire marks. No, he dug a grave.
Rooster dug a grave and buried Little Hen.
No, in the back. Have you ever dug a grave by yourselves?
She… She dug a grave to bury the little thing.
I have acted on your commission, Mr. Bullock . - Built a coffin and dug a grave.
His companions, thinking him dead, dug a grave for him and prepared to put him in.
SS-Obersturmführer August Häfner testified at his own 1942 trial, The Wehrmacht had already dug a grave.
Seriously, man, if they dug a grave for me every time I lost an indicator light.
I don't understand. Last night, I dug a grave for that thing.
I never dug a grave before . I do not know.
Have you ever dug a grave before?
Last night, I dug a grave for that thing.
Have you ever dug a grave in the sand, Marcus?
You want to tell me why you dug a grave on Sonya Barzel 's property?

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Examples of using Dug
It dug all its claws into my hand
You have not dug him up again
He dug her up and took it from her
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Examples of using Grave
A recent grave for a very old body
His beloved car will be his grave
We have made a grave mistake underestimating him
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