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foul one's nest foul one's (own) nestTo do something that creates problems for oneself. I wouldn't talk to the boss while you're angry—you'll just end up fouling your own nest.See also: foul, nestfoul one's nestAlso, foul one's own nest. Hurt one's own interests, as in With his constant complaints about his wife, he's only fouling his own nest. This metaphoric expression transfers a bird's soiling of its nest to human behavior. [Mid-1200s] See also: foul, nest |