Examples:

• By cutting the marketing budget drastically, the company shot itself in the foot, leading to a significant drop in sales.
• He shot himself in the foot by criticizing his former employer during the job interview.
• The candidate shot herself in the foot by making controversial statements during the debate.
• The team shot themselves in the foot by not training hard enough before the championship.
• He shot himself in the foot by not saving any money for taxes, resulting in a hefty fine.
• She shot herself in the foot by skipping too many classes and failing the final exam.
• He shot himself in the foot by forgetting their anniversary, upsetting his partner.
• She shot herself in the foot by gossiping about her boss, who found out and reprimanded her.
• The influencer shot himself in the foot by posting offensive content, losing many followers.
• They shot themselves in the foot by demanding too much in the negotiations, causing the deal to fall through.
• The company shot itself in the foot by ignoring customer complaints, leading to a bad reputation.
• He shot himself in the foot by lying under oath, resulting in a perjury charge.
• She shot herself in the foot by not following the doctor's advice, worsening her condition.
• The team shot themselves in the foot by not meeting deadlines, losing the client's trust.
• He shot himself in the foot by investing all his money in a single, high-risk stock.
• The speaker shot himself in the foot by forgetting his key points and rambling.
• They shot themselves in the foot by not honoring their part of the agreement, leading to a dissolved partnership.
• She shot herself in the foot by not setting boundaries, and now her kids don't respect her rules.
• He shot himself in the foot by not checking the visa requirements, missing his flight.
• She shot herself in the foot by wearing inappropriate attire to the formal event.
• The company shot itself in the foot by launching an ill-conceived ad campaign that offended many.
• They shot themselves in the foot by not confirming the venue, which was double-booked on the event day.
• The developers shot themselves in the foot by not testing the code thoroughly, leading to many bugs.
• The store shot itself in the foot by not stocking popular items, driving customers away.
• The school shot itself in the foot by cutting extracurricular programs, leading to decreased student engagement.
• By quitting the job without having a new one lined up, he really shot himself in the foot.
• The company shot itself in the foot by ignoring customer complaints.
• She shot herself in the foot when she revealed the surprise party plans early.
• He shot himself in the foot by arguing with his boss about a minor issue.
• The politician shot himself in the foot with that controversial statement.
• The team shot itself in the foot by underestimating their opponents.
• By refusing to compromise, they shot themselves in the foot.
• The company shot itself in the foot by launching the product too early.
• He shot himself in the foot by not backing up his computer files.
• The candidate shot herself in the foot with her negative campaign ads.
• The company shot itself in the foot by outsourcing customer service.
• She shot herself in the foot by sharing confidential information.
• The team shot itself in the foot by not practicing enough.
• The politician shot himself in the foot by making promises he couldn't keep.
• The company shot itself in the foot by ignoring employee feedback.
• He shot himself in the foot by not proofreading his resume.
• The team shot itself in the foot by arguing instead of collaborating.
• She shot herself in the foot by trusting the wrong person.
• The company shot itself in the foot by launching a product with bugs.
• He shot himself in the foot by not listening to advice.
• The politician shot herself in the foot by making a sexist remark.
• The team shot itself in the foot by not preparing for the game.
• She shot herself in the foot by quitting her job impulsively.
• The company shot itself in the foot by ignoring the competition.
• He shot himself in the foot by making a hasty decision.