like turkeys voting for christmas
The phrase "like turkeys voting for Christmas" is an idiomatic expression used to describe a situation in which individuals or a group unknowingly or foolishly support something that will ultimately cause their own harm or downfall. It stems from the fact that Christmas is a holiday associated with feasting on turkey, so turkeys voting for Christmas would essentially be choosing a fate that leads to their own demise.
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