self-imposed entanglement, tying oneself up with one's own rope, caught in one's own trap

💡 Nuance & Usage: A yojijukugo (four-character idiom) meaning to fall into one's own trap or to be caught in a difficult situation due to one's own actions or words. It often implies a negative outcome caused by oneself. 自分の言動が原因で、自分で自分を苦しい状況に追い込んでしまうこと。