How to Pronounce "an offer one cannot refuse"
expression
ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈɔfɝ/ /ˈwən/ /ˈkænɑt/, /kəˈnɑt/ /ˈɹɛfˌjuz/, /ɹəfˈjuz/, /ɹɪfˈjuz
an AW-fur wun kuh-NOT rih-FYOOZ
ˈɐn/ /ˈɒfɐ/ /wˈɒn/ /kəˈnɑt/ /ˈɹɛfjuːs
un OF-uh won kuh-NOT rih-FYOOS
Definition
A suggestion, deal, or proposal that is so attractive, tempting, or forceful that saying no is nearly impossible. Sometimes it is used humorously or to hint at pressure behind the offer.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈɔfɝ/ /ˈwən/ /ˈkænɑt/, /kəˈnɑt/ /ˈɹɛfˌjuz/, /ɹəfˈjuz/, /ɹɪfˈjuz
British English
ˈɐn/ /ˈɒfɐ/ /wˈɒn/ /kəˈnɑt/ /ˈɹɛfjuːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
an AW-fur wun kuh-NOT rih-FYOOZ
UK
un OF-uh won kuh-NOT rih-FYOOS
Listen in Context
The job came with a salary that was an offer one cannot refuse.
He made me an offer one cannot refuse to buy my car.
That vacation package is an offer one cannot refuse.
When my friend offered to swap my tiny apartment for his penthouse, it was an offer one cannot refuse.