Meaning of the word "envy shoots at others and wounds itself" in English
What does "envy shoots at others and wounds itself" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
envy shoots at others and wounds itself
US /ˈɛn.vi ʃuːts æt ˈʌð.ɚz ænd wuːndz ɪtˈsɛlf/
UK /ˈɛn.vi ʃuːts æt ˈʌð.əz ænd wuːndz ɪtˈsɛlf/
Idiom
a proverb meaning that jealousy or envy harms the person who feels it more than the person they are jealous of
Example:
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He spent so much time resenting his rival's success that he failed his own project; truly, envy shoots at others and wounds itself.
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Remember that envy shoots at others and wounds itself, so focus on your own growth instead of comparing yourself to him.