How to Pronounce "you cannot make an omelet without breaking eggs"
expression
Definition
This means that you cannot achieve something important or create something new without causing some problems or making sacrifices.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈju/ /ˈkænɑt/, /kəˈnɑt/ /ˈmeɪk/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈɑmɫət/ /wɪˈðaʊt/, /wɪˈθaʊt/ /ˈbɹeɪkɪŋ/ /ˈɛɡz
British English
jˈuː/ /kəˈnɑt/ /mˈeɪk/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈɒmlət/ /wɪðˈaʊt/ /bɹˈeɪkɪŋ/ /ˈɛɡz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOO KAN-not mayk AN UM-let wi-THOWT BRAY-king EGZ
UK
YOO kuh-NOT mayk un OM-lut with-OWT BRAY-king EGZ
Listen in Context
You cannot make an omelet without breaking eggs when starting a new project.
My manager says you cannot make an omelet without breaking eggs about our changes.
You cannot make an omelet without breaking eggs applies to learning new skills.
I know it’s tough to let some staff go, but you cannot make an omelet without breaking eggs.