Cómo Pronunciar "waste of breath"
expression
WAYST-uhv-BRETH
WAYST-ov-BRETH
Definición
Trying to talk to someone or convince them about something when you know it will not make a difference; talking with no effect.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈweɪst/ /ˈəv/ /ˈbɹɛθ
Inglés Británico
wˈeɪst/ /ˈɒv/ /bɹˈɛθ
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
WAYST-uhv-BRETH
UK
WAYST-ov-BRETH
Escucha en Contexto
Trying to explain to him was a waste of breath.
It's a waste of breath to argue with her.
Don’t waste your breath telling me what to do.
Honestly, it's just a waste of breath trying to change his mind.