
Cook somebody’s goose
Negative Outcome
Used when someone's actions have led to a disappointing or unfavorable result.
Ignoring the warnings about his behavior, John cooked his goose with the team.
Final Consequence
Implies that there's no chance of recovery from the situation.
After cheating on the exam, she knew she had cooked her goose.
Self-Inflicted
Often suggests that the person is responsible for the negative situation they're in.
By lying to his boss, he cooked his own goose.