The government, who have made such a point of criticizing the opposition's morals now find themselves hoist by their own petard as yet another minister is revealed as having an illicit affair.
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hoist with own petard — hoist with (your) own petard to be harmed by something that was intended by you to harm someone else. The most enjoyable moment in any action film occurs when the villain is hoist with his own petard. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of… … New idioms dictionary
be hoist by own petard — be hoist by/with (your) own petard formal if you are hoist by your own petard, something that you did in order to bring you advantages or to harm someone else is now causing serious problems for you. The government, who have made such a point of… … New idioms dictionary
hoist with your own petard — hoist with (your) own petard to be harmed by something that was intended by you to harm someone else. The most enjoyable moment in any action film occurs when the villain is hoist with his own petard. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of… … New idioms dictionary
hoist with your own petard — If you are hoist with your own petard, you get into trouble or caught in a trap that you had set for someone else … The small dictionary of idiomes
hoist with your own petard — hoist with/by/your own petard phrase suffering as a result of your attempt to harm someone else Thesaurus: in a difficult situationsynonym Main entry: hoist … Useful english dictionary
hoist by your own petard — hoist with/by/your own petard phrase suffering as a result of your attempt to harm someone else Thesaurus: in a difficult situationsynonym Main entry: hoist … Useful english dictionary
hoist by your own petard — Meaning Caught in your own trap. Origin A petard is an explosive device used to break down doors or walls. Hence hoist on ones... Used by Shakespeare in Hamlet For tis the sport to have the enginer / Hoist with his owne petar . From the French… … Meaning and origin of phrases
hoist with your own petard — If you are hoist with your own petard, you get into trouble or caught in a trap that you had set for someone else. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
Hoist with your own petard — If you are hoist with your own petard, you get into trouble or caught in a trap that you had set for someone else … Dictionary of English idioms
hoist with one's own petard — {adj. phr.} Caught in your own trap or trick. * /Jack carried office gossip to the boss until he was hoisted by his own petard./ (From Shakespeare; literally, blown up with one s own bomb.) … Dictionary of American idioms
