It basically means to do something that is likely to cause you trouble in the future.
To "dig ones grave" is to get ones self in trouble. Example- He dug his own grave when he decided to steal from the teacher and then brag to other faculty about it.
The expression "Dig your own grave" is a metaphor which means to get one's self into trouble that they may not be able to get out of, something foolish or dangerous.
Dig Your Own Grave was created on 2006-04-24.
The definition is you are responsible for your own downfall in the future
It means that you should dig up a grave for and pray that it won't haunt you!
to dig a grave
Obviously, it depends on the size of the hole, but a tipical grave takes about 2-3 hours to dig, using just one shovel.
The police had to do effort to bring out the exhumed bodies. Exhumed means deeply buried bodies.
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The Clock - 1949 Dig Your Own Grave 1-37 was released on: USA: 25 January 1950
The Defenders - 1961 Who'll Dig His Grave 3-17 was released on: USA: 25 January 1964
he buys a shovel