How to Pronounce "your own worst enemy"
expression
YOR or YUR OWN WURST EN-uh-mee
YAW OWN WURST EN-uh-mee
Definition
If you are 'your own worst enemy', your actions or thoughts cause problems for yourself more than anyone else does.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈoʊn/ /ˈwɝst/ /ˈɛnəmi
British English
jˈɔː/ /ˈəʊn/ /wˈɜːst/ /ˈɛnəmi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOR or YUR OWN WURST EN-uh-mee
UK
YAW OWN WURST EN-uh-mee
Listen in Context
Sometimes, you can be your own worst enemy if you don't believe in yourself.
Jake is his own worst enemy; he always gives up too soon.
If you keep doubting yourself, you will be your own worst enemy.
She’s really her own worst enemy—she works too hard and never takes a break.