How to Pronounce "get nowhere fast"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈnoʊˌwɛɹ/, /ˈnoʊhˌwɛɹ/ /ˈfæst
GET NOH-wair FAST
ɡˈɛt/ /nˈəʊweə/ /fˈɑːst
get NOH-wair FAHST
Definition
To make little or no progress toward achieving something, often despite effort; to be stuck or making no real advancement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈnoʊˌwɛɹ/, /ˈnoʊhˌwɛɹ/ /ˈfæst
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /nˈəʊweə/ /fˈɑːst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET NOH-wair FAST
UK
get NOH-wair FAHST
Listen in Context
We are working hard but get nowhere fast.
Without a plan, you will get nowhere fast.
My diet is not working. I get nowhere fast.
We keep fixing bugs, but we're getting nowhere fast with this software.