How to Pronounce "whistle in the dark"
expression
WIS-uhl in thuh DARK
WIS-uhl in thuh DAHK
Definition
To pretend to be brave or confident when you are afraid or uncertain. It is often used when someone acts as if nothing is wrong to comfort themselves or others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwɪsəɫ/, /ˈwɪsəɫ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɑɹk
British English
wˈɪsəl/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɑːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WIS-uhl in thuh DARK
UK
WIS-uhl in thuh DAHK
Listen in Context
He tried to whistle in the dark, but everyone could see he was nervous.
Sometimes, you have to whistle in the dark to get through tough times.
She was afraid of the results, but she kept whistling in the dark.
Honestly, I’m just whistling in the dark until I get some good news.