be/become a victim of its own successHARM/BE BAD FORto be badly affected by some unexpected results of being very successful 因成功而反受其害 There are now so many tourists that the area has become a victim of its own success. 现在来了这么多游客,使该地区因成功而反受其害。
be/become a victim of its own success• The helpline is a victim of its own success with so many people calling that no one can get through.• Moreover, to a great extent the health service is a victim of its own success.
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