to undermine one's own efforts or prospects; to weaken one's own strength or position; to sabotage oneself
他拒绝了所有合作机会，只凭一己之力，结果进展缓慢，这简直是自毁长城。
He rejected all cooperation opportunities and relied solely on himself, which resulted in slow progress. This was essentially undermining his own efforts.
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