Meanings
nounvictim of one's own success (countable and uncountable, plural victims of one's own success)
plural victims of one's own success
- countableidiomaticuncountableOne who is successful to the point that one starts to face adverse consequences resulting from one's fame.
be a victim of one's own success
1 more example
In Exeter, the station's rack of electric Co-bikes has been a victim of its own success, with demand outstripping supply.
2023 June 14, Anthony Lambert, “A vision for Transport in the South West”, in RAIL, number 985, page 42
Translations
Finnish oman menestyksensä uhri
- oman menestyksensä uhriTranslations
French être victime de son succès
- être victime de son succèsTranslations
Polish ofiara własnego sukcesu
- ofiara własnego sukcesuTranslations
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Chicago
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