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October 14, 2010 10:36 pm at 10:36 pm
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Dr. Pepper–
Thank you very much for your detailed explanation of the solution.
blinky–
As per Wikipedia:
“the phrase ‘hoist with one’s own petard’ means to fall into one’s own trap“
(a “petard” was a type of bomb or grenade used a long time ago – it literally means “blown up with one’s own explosive”.)