Every man is his own enemy |
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Written by englishproverbs.org
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Proverbial Meaning: Sometimes you may do things that inadvertently cause harm to yourself.
Literal Origins: An enemy is someone that means you harm, but everyone can be their own enemy sometimes.
Common Usage: This proverb is not generally used as it is, but people often say things like, “You are your own worst enemy” to mean the same thing.
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