Synonym of put one's best foot forward

To be clumsy; to lack dexterity.

Synonym of laugh on the other side of one's face

Alternative form of make fish of one and flesh of another

To make distinctions unfairly; to show undue partiality to one side.

Alternative form of bring one's own hide to market

Alternative form of bring one's own hide to market

(US, idiomatic, often in proverbial form) To create one's own fate, as a result of one's chosen character and actions; to experience the appropriate consequences of one's behavior.

To have to accept the consequences of one's own conduct.

(idiomatic) To anticipate dealing with a problem or situation by acting in a manner that alienates or cuts ties with others.