This phrase is often used to describe a situation where someone's own actions or plans backfire on them, leading to their downfall. It implies that the person has created a situation that ultimately leads to their own misfortune.
Here are some other possible translations, depending on the context:
* To be trapped in one's own web
* To fall victim to one's own machinations
* To be caught in a self-made trap
* To be undone by one's own doing
The most accurate translation will depend on the specific context in which the phrase is used.