Translation of "(someone) is (someone's) own greatest enemy" in Russian

Translations

(кто-то) сам себе злейший враг

Tom often sabotages his own efforts; he's really his own greatest enemy.

Том часто сам подрывает свои усилия; он действительно сам себе злейший враг.

Definitions

This phrase means that a person is often the main cause of their own problems or obstacles, usually due to their thoughts, actions, or attitudes. It suggests that self-doubt, fear, bad habits, or negative thinking can be more damaging than external factors.

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