be a victim of one's own success

He had not been bluffing or merely showing willing.

Even when Heihachi doesn't score a ring out with these combos, almost half of an enemy's health disappears […]

Frank stuck a dollop onto the end of his stick and pushed it into the gap that surrounded Bob. “Ooooh.”, Bob cried, “That tickles!” Stickful after stickful, Frank went about his work, whistling as he did so.