drive (oneself) to an early grave

drive (oneself) to an early grave

To do things or act in a way that is likely to result in one's premature death. You're going to drive yourself to an early grave if you keep drinking as much as you do now. John's driving himself into an early grave with how hard he works.

See also: an, drive, early, grave, to

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