How to Pronounce "have your best interest at heart"
expression
HAV yor, YER BEST IN-ter-est, IN-ter-ist AT HART
hav yaw BEST IN-trust AT HAHT
Definition
To genuinely care about what is good for someone and act with their well-being in mind.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɛst/ /ˈɪntɝəst/, /ˈɪntɝɪst/, /ˈɪntɹəst/, /ˈɪntɹɪst/ /ˈæt/ /ˈhɑɹt
British English
hæv/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈɛst/ /ˈɪntɹəst/ /ˈæt/ /hˈɑːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV yor, YER BEST IN-ter-est, IN-ter-ist AT HART
UK
hav yaw BEST IN-trust AT HAHT
Listen in Context
Your parents always have your best interest at heart.
I promise I have your best interest at heart.
My teacher had my best interest at heart when she gave me advice.
Even if you don't agree now, just know I have your best interest at heart.