How to Pronounce "beggars can't be choosers"
expression
BEG-erz KANT bee CHOO-zerz
BEG-uhz KAHNT bee CHOO-zuhz
Definition
This expression means that if you are desperate or relying on what others give you, you cannot be picky about what you get.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛɡɝz/ /ˈkænt/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈtʃuːzɚz
British English
bˈɛɡəz/ /kɑːnt/ /bˈiː/ /tʃˈuːzəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEG-erz KANT bee CHOO-zerz
UK
BEG-uhz KAHNT bee CHOO-zuhz
Listen in Context
I don't really like this shirt, but beggars can't be choosers.
We have to eat what’s available—beggars can't be choosers.
She took the old phone because beggars can't be choosers.
You might not love the job, but hey, beggars can't be choosers in this economy.