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Old 02-06-2008, 07:32 AM
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The term 'hoist by his own petard' means, basically, 'destroyed by your own hand'. The petard usually blew up the guys holding it against the wall or gate.

People that pronounce supposedly 'supposebly' drive me nuts.

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