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Pulled a Hillary 

Botch a sure-fire opportunity.

Cause a big problem because of inattention or pride.

Treat people poorly and suffer the consequences.
A ten-yard field goal would have won the game, but the kicker pulled a Hillary and missed.

All I had to do was close the door, but I pulled a Hillary and left it open, and so some creep slipped in and stole my laptop.

My friend refuses to tip the janitor, so the janitor turned-down his heat on the coldest night of the year. Talk about pulling a Hillary.
Pulled a Hillary by Philipaki December 20, 2016

pulled a Hilary 

shed fake tears to get your way, or make people think you care.
That cop killed the guy and then pulled a Hilary in court.
pulled a Hilary by al gee January 15, 2008