How to Pronounce "let the perfect be the enemy of the good"
expression
Definition
This saying warns not to reject or delay something good just because it isn't perfect. It encourages accepting good results instead of always seeking perfection.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɝˌfɪkt/, /pɝˈfɛkt/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɛnəmi/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd
British English
lˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈpɜː.fɛkt/ /bˈiː/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɛnəmi/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈʊd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LET thuh PUR-fikt bee thuh EN-uh-mee uhv thuh GOOD
UK
LET thuh PUR-fekt bee thuh EN-uh-mee ov thuh GOOD
Listen in Context
Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good—finish your homework and hand it in.
We shouldn't let the perfect be the enemy of the good when doing this project.
Sometimes, it's better not to let the perfect be the enemy of the good.
If you wait for everything to be perfect, you'll never finish—don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.