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Definition of shoot (one's self) in the foot

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Other terms relating to 'to make a mistake, be incorrect, err':

Definitions include: to make an irreparable (possibly tragic) mistake.
Definitions include: See own goal.
Definitions include: to smoke marijuana.
Definitions include: to be of poor quality, displeasing.
Definitions include: to severely injure (a person) or damage or ruin (a thing.)
Definitions include: to ruin; "mess up".
Definitions include: to not like something you like.
Definitions include: to mess up.
Definitions include: a breast.
Definitions include: a replacement word for fuck.
Definitions include: a feature of a specific technology that makes it easy to shoot (one's self) in the foot.
Definitions include: confused, ruined; "messed up".
Definitions include: to take advantage of.
Definitions include: sexual activity.
Definitions include: to mess up.

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Definitions include: UK variant of "God".
Definitions include: to get a tan via tanning booths.
Definitions include: Vicious, as in reference to Sid Vicious, bassist of the Sex Pistols.
Definitions include: a despicable person.
Definitions include: a waste of time and/or money.
Definitions include: alternate spelling of hoodie.
Definitions include: when a famous person befriends the paparazzi and begins to feel a connection with them.
Definitions include: a quiet clap, originating at golf competitions, whereby one pats the base of one palm lightly with the fingers of the other hand. Used because it is quieter than "normal" claps.
Definitions include: an emergency situation.
Definitions include: to be mean to someone.

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