to delay or hinder progress, especially resulting in the loss of a critical opportunity

to have bad consequences; to cause harm

to make a fool of oneself or become a laughingstock, especially by displaying ignorance in front of experts

to have disastrous consequences

to be ridiculous or to make a fool of oneself, often inviting ridicule from others

to provide others with grounds for ridicule or criticism

To tolerate a small evil or ignore a growing problem until it results in a major disaster; to nurture trouble by failing to take early action.

to create trouble for oneself

to make a fool of oneself or be laughed at by experts and professionals due to one's lack of knowledge or skill

to leave an example for all generations

to leave peace for future generations