How to Pronounce "fat of the land"
expression
FAT-uhv-thuh-land
FAT-ov-thuh-land
Definition
The phrase refers to living in great comfort and abundance, enjoying the best things that life or a place can offer.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfæt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫænd
British English
fˈæt/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈænd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAT-uhv-thuh-land
UK
FAT-ov-thuh-land
Listen in Context
After years of hard work, they finally enjoyed the fat of the land.
Some people live off the fat of the land without worrying about tomorrow.
The ancient king promised his people the fat of the land.
We moved to the countryside, hoping to live off the fat of the land and escape city stress.