How to Pronounce "cry all the way to the bank"
expression
KRYE AWL thuh WAY tuh BANK
krye AWL thuh WAY too BANK
Definition
This expression means to make a lot of money, especially while others criticize or mock you, so you are actually very happy despite appearing upset.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹaɪ/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈweɪ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbæŋk
British English
kɹˈaɪ/ /ˈɔːl/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈeɪ/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈæŋk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRYE AWL thuh WAY tuh BANK
UK
krye AWL thuh WAY too BANK
Listen in Context
People said her product was silly, but she cried all the way to the bank.
Despite negative reviews, the movie's director cried all the way to the bank.
He was laughed at for his idea, but ended up crying all the way to the bank.
Everyone thought his invention was a joke, but now he's crying all the way to the bank.