ruin your chances (of something)

idiomPart ofruin

ruin your chances (of something) — idiom

1. To destroy the possibility of achieving something, especially through a mistake

1.idiom
Definition

To destroy the possibility of achieving something, especially through a mistake or bad behaviour.

Example

Ari knew that arriving late for the interview would ruin his chances of getting the job.

The player's injury just before the final match ruined the team's chances of winning the championship.