Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is shoot oneself in the foot and it’s meaning is “to do or say something that causes trouble/difficulty for oneself”.
Example Sentence: Moreover, it’s a double whammy of injustice for the global South when it comes to climate change. Not only is it not primarily responsible, but the global South, especially its poor, will unduly bear the effect of climate change because of its tropical climate and high population density along the coastal lines. So, arguing for more coal is like shooting oneself in the foot. It is true that mitigation from the South alone will not make the difference required to stop this catastrophe (disaster) but burning more coal will not necessarily solve the problem either.
This word is present in The Hindu article Does India have a right to burn fossil fuels? and click here to read it.
Courtesy: The Hindu
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