How to Pronounce "the best defense is a good offense"
expression
thuh BEST dih-FENS iz uh GUUD uh-FENS
thuh BEST dih-FENS iz uh GUUD uh-FENS
Definition
This expression means that being proactive and attacking can be the best way to protect yourself, rather than only defending.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɛst/ /dɪˈfɛns/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /əˈfɛns
British English
ðə, ði/ /bˈɛst/ /dɪˈfɛns/ /ˈɪz/ /æɪ/ /ɡˈʊd/ /əˈfɛns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh BEST dih-FENS iz uh GUUD uh-FENS
UK
thuh BEST dih-FENS iz uh GUUD uh-FENS
Listen in Context
In football, some coaches believe the best defense is a good offense.
My boss often says the best defense is a good offense when we talk about business risks.
If you want to win, remember the best defense is a good offense.
Whenever our team feels pressured, I remind them that the best defense is a good offense.