do (one) a mischief
(redirected from did somebody 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.
See also: mischief
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do someone (or yourself) a mischief
injure someone or yourself. informalFarlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
ˌdo somebody/yourself a ˈmischief
(British English, informal or humorous) hurt somebody/yourself: You could do yourself a mischief wearing such tight trousers!Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017