he buys a shovel
Dig Your Own Grave was created on 2006-04-24.
Homonyms for "grave" include grave (serious or somber), grave (burial site), and grave (to dig).
Obviously, it depends on the size of the hole, but a tipical grave takes about 2-3 hours to dig, using just one shovel.
to dig a grave
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.
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
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.
An animal action is when animals dig holes into rocks.
they farm by using special tools and plowing. They use shovels to dig.
The definition is you are responsible for your own downfall in the future
doing something stupid you can't possibly recover from