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an own goal

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an own goal  (British)
something that someone does to try to get an advantage, but which makes a situation worse for them
Usage notes: In sport, an own goal is when someone scores a point for the opposite team by mistake.
The publishing industry believes that new regulations on recycling paper will be an environmental own goal. The government has scored an own goal with its harsh treatment of single parents.
See also: goal


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1 JOHN NEIL reports RELIEVED Stevie Crawford praised his battling side after an own goal by John Kane handed him his first win in a dreary final day clash.
9Jamie Pollock An own goal that would have been one of the goals of the season had it been scored at the other end.
Town gained a first win at Portman Road in the league for two months thanks to an own goal from visitors' skipper James Perch, and a cracking effort by right-back David Wright.
 
 
 
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