Translation of "(someone's) passion is (someone's) downfall" in Russian

Translations

страсть (кого-то) есть (чья-то) гибель

His passion for gambling was his downfall.

Его страсть к азартным играм стала его гибелью.

Definitions

This phrase means that a person's intense enthusiasm or strong interest in something ultimately leads to their failure, trouble, or ruin. It suggests that what someone loves or is passionate about can also be the cause of their problems or undoing.

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