How to Pronounce "can't get there from here"
expression
KANT GET thair frum heer
KAHNT GET thair from hee-uh
Definition
This expression means it is impossible or very difficult to reach a place or accomplish something from one's current situation, often because there is no direct way or solution.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkænt/ /ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðɛɹ/ /ˈfɹəm/ /ˈhiɹ
British English
kɑːnt/ /ɡˈɛt/ /ðˈeə/ /fɹˈɒm/ /hˈiə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KANT GET thair frum heer
UK
KAHNT GET thair from hee-uh
Listen in Context
Sorry, you can't get there from here; the bridge is closed.
In this town, you just can't get there from here without a car.
If the subway is down, you can't get there from here easily.
Honestly, you can't get there from here—the roads just don't connect!