stand in one's own light

動詞

慣用表現

(idiomatic) To take a position which is harmful to one's own interests.

日本語の意味

自己の利益を損なう立場をとる / 自分自身に不利な態度をとる

Rather than asking for advice, one may stand in one's own light and miss valuable opportunities.

助言を求めずにいると、自分で自分の足を引っ張ることになり、大切な機会を逃してしまうことがある。

意味（1）

(idiomatic) To take a position which is harmful to one's own interests.

stands in one's own light

（ present singular third-person ）

standing in one's own light

（ participle present ）

stood in one's own light

（ participle past ）

stood in one's own light

（ past ）