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Meaning of make a stick for one's own back | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To make a decision that will have personally adverse consequences.

idiomatic, informal

Examples

“Allowing a known trouble-maker to join the team is making a stick for your own back.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

make a stink make a time make a Virginia fence make a virtue of necessity make after make against