How to Pronounce "best laid plans"
expression
BEST-layd-PLANZ
BEST-layd-PLANZ
Definition
This expression means that even when you plan carefully, things can still go wrong. It's often used to express disappointment or surprise when things don't happen as expected.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛst/ /ˈɫeɪd/ /ˈpɫænz
British English
bˈɛst/ /lˈeɪd/ /plˈænz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEST-layd-PLANZ
UK
BEST-layd-PLANZ
Listen in Context
All our best laid plans for the picnic were ruined by the rain.
Sometimes even the best laid plans do not work out.
My best laid plans to study fell apart when my friend visited.
Best laid plans, huh? I guess that meeting will have to wait.