How to Pronounce "at the expense of"
expression
AT thuh ik-SPENS uhv
AT thuh eks-PENS ov
Definition
If something is done at the expense of something else, it means that one thing happens or is achieved while causing harm or loss to another.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ɪkˈspɛns/ /ˈəv
British English
ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /ɛkspˈɛns/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AT thuh ik-SPENS uhv
UK
AT thuh eks-PENS ov
Listen in Context
He worked late every night at the expense of his health.
They cut costs at the expense of quality.
He always tries to win at the expense of others.
The country developed quickly, but at the expense of the environment.