How to Pronounce "until hell freezes over"
expression
ənˈtɪɫ/ /ˈhɛɫ/ /ˈfɹizɪz/ /ˈoʊvɝ
uhn-TIL HEL FREE-ziz OH-ver
ʌntˈɪl/ /hˈɛl/ /fɹˈiːzɪz/ /ˈəʊvɐ
un-TIL HEL FREE-ziz OH-vuh
Definition
This expression means for an extremely long time, or forever. People use it to suggest that something will never happen or will not change.
IPA Transcription
American English
ənˈtɪɫ/ /ˈhɛɫ/ /ˈfɹizɪz/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
ʌntˈɪl/ /hˈɛl/ /fɹˈiːzɪz/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhn-TIL HEL FREE-ziz OH-ver
UK
un-TIL HEL FREE-ziz OH-vuh
Listen in Context
I'll wait for you until hell freezes over.
You could ask him until hell freezes over, but he'll never say yes.
My brother will argue with me until hell freezes over.
You can wait until hell freezes over, but they won't change the rules.