How to Pronounce "don't let the bastards wear you down"
expression
DONT let thuh BASS-terdz WAIR yoo DOWN
DOHNT let thuh BAH-studz WAIR yoo DOWN
Definition
An informal and slightly vulgar expression meaning you should not allow mean, unfair, or difficult people to defeat you or make you give up or lose hope.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈɫɛt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbæstɝdz/ /ˈwɛɹ/ /ˈju/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
dəʊnt/ /lˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɑːstədz/ /wɛə/ /jˈuː/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DONT let thuh BASS-terdz WAIR yoo DOWN
UK
DOHNT let thuh BAH-studz WAIR yoo DOWN
Listen in Context
Stay strong and don't let the bastards wear you down.
My dad always tells me, 'don't let the bastards wear you down,' especially at school.
When you feel tired of fighting, remember: don't let the bastards wear you down.
People can be tough sometimes, but don't let the bastards wear you down—you're stronger than them.