| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Made a real mess for oneself | ||
| Sure enough, when the boss showed up, everyone .. | New York Times | 12 Apr 2020 |
| Created a crisis for oneself | USA Today | 27 Jan 2018 |
| Created a crisis for oneself | ||
| Encountered trouble | New York Times | 06 May 2016 |
| Created a problem for oneself | ||
| Experienced trouble | ||
| Took flak for something one said, say | ||
| Experienced trouble | ||
| Angered the boss |