brought it upon himself
 

* 1.caused himself the problems

2.created his own misfortune

English Related Words* a play upon words

* abut upon

* accepted himself

* acquainted himself with

* act upon

* adapted himself

* addressed himself to the issue of

* adorned himself with borrowed plumes

* agree upon

* agreed upon

* agreed upon sign

* alienated himself from his family

* alight upon

* an outrage upon decency

* an outrage upon justice