make a stick for one's own back

English

Verb

make a stick for one's own back (third-person singular simple present makes a stick for one's own back, present participle making a stick for one's own back, simple past and past participle made a stick for one's own back)

1. (informal, idiomatic) To make a decision that will have personally adverse consequences.

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