To be harmed by the very device or plot one had intended for another.
खुद के जाल में फंस जाना।
English Usage: He tried to discredit his competitor, but instead, he was hoist with his own petard when his dishonest methods were exposed.
Hindi Usage: उसने अपने प्रतियोगी को बदनाम करने की कोशिश की, लेकिन जब उसकी बेईमानी उजागर हुई, तो वह खुद के जाल में फंस गया।
khud ka jaal, kud ka jaal, khud ka jall, khood ka jaal, khud ka jhaal, kud ka jall
