own goal ˌown ˈgoal noun [C] UK
1 F0 in sport, a point that a player scores by mistake against their own team: » Our team lost when we scored an own goal late in the second half.Thesaurus+: ↑General terms used in ball sports2 F0 something that you do which gives you a disadvantage and helps someone else, even if this is the opposite of what you intended Thesaurus+: ↑Causing difficulties for oneself or others |