How to Pronounce "the best is the enemy of the good"
expression
thuh BEST iz thuh EN-uh-mee uhv thuh GUUD
thuh BEST iz thuh EN-uh-mee ov thuh GUUD
Definition
This expression means that trying to achieve perfection can prevent you from finishing something that is already good enough.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɛst/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɛnəmi/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd
British English
ðə, ði/ /bˈɛst/ /ˈɪz/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɛnəmi/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈʊd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh BEST iz thuh EN-uh-mee uhv thuh GUUD
UK
thuh BEST iz thuh EN-uh-mee ov thuh GUUD
Listen in Context
Remember, the best is the enemy of the good when working on your project.
She couldn't finish the essay because the best is the enemy of the good.
We need to remember that the best is the enemy of the good when making decisions.
I kept editing my presentation, but then I realized the best is the enemy of the good and just turned it in.