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“Cutting off the nose to spite the face”
is an expression used to describe a needlessly self-destructive over-reaction to a problem: “Don't cut off your nose to spite your face” is a warning against acting out of pique, or against pursuing revenge in a way that would damage oneself more than the object of one’s anger.
Origins
The phrase is known to have been used in the 12th century. It may be associated with the numerous legends of pious women disfiguring themselves in order to protect their virginity.
The expression has since become a blanket term for (often unwise) self-destructive actions motivated purely by anger or desire for revenge. For example, if a man was angered by his wife, he might burn down their house to punish her; however, burning down her house would also mean burning down his, along with all their combustible personal possessions.
The Point ——
ABO in 2012 even if it is Romney !!
As the NUNS would say:
A WORD TO THE WISE IS SUFFICENT !!
This guy is a RINO!