do someone a mischief
do (one) a mischief
To do something that harms one. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. You sure did your brother a mischief by including him in that dangerous game. You're going to do some poor pedestrian a mischief if you keep riding your bike so carelessly. Why would you do me a mischief like that? I thought we were friends.
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do someone (or yourself) a mischief
injure someone or yourself. informalFarlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
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