come back to bite (one)

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come back to bite (one)

For a past situation, decision, etc. to cause problems for one in the present or future. His poor treatment of his employees might come back to bite him some day. Her remarks during the campaign have come back to bite her during the debate.

See also: back, bite, come, to

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has more bark than bite
have a bite
take a bite out of
take a bite out of (something)
take a bite out of something
eat (one) alive
eat alive
eat somebody alive
eat someone alive
(one) won't bite (someone)

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Sometimes, the best intentions can come back to bite you.

No pain, no gain

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