Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is become/be a victim of its own success and it is a phrase meaning “to have problems, difficulties or negative consequences as a result of being too successful”.
Example Sentence: Pakistan’s Afghan strategy has now become a victim of its own success. Instead of evolving as a “strategic depth” for Pakistan, the return of the Taliban has made Afghanistan a “strategic ditch” for Pakistan’s security establishment, which seems to be getting deeper and deeper with no sight of escape. The tit-for-tat killing frenzy has dangerous implications as Pakistan’s already tense relationship with Afghanistan has plunged into a deep crisis.
This phrase is present in The rebounding of Pakistan’s Afghan strategy and click here to read it.
Courtesy: The Hindu
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