heading for a fall
riding for a fall
Behaving in an overconfident way that is likely to lead to trouble; being too sure of yourself; doing something dangerous.
Рубить сук на котором сидишь; вести себя таким образом, который определенно вызовет непреятности.
The student who does not study for exams is riding for a fall.
Mr. Smith has borrowed too much money on his home. He is riding for a fall.
Greg's riding for a fall - he gets to work late and spends hours talking to his friends on the phone.
Грэг роет самому себе яму – опаздывает на работу и часами висит на телефоне с друзьями.