How to Pronounce "fine and dandy"
expression
ˈfaɪn/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈdændi
FINE-ənd-DAN-dee
fæːn/ /ˈænd/ /dˈændi
FAN-ənd-DAN-dee
Definition
Used to say that everything is going well, often in a cheerful or sometimes ironic way. It can mean 'great' or can be used sarcastically when things are actually not perfect.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfaɪn/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈdændi
British English
fæːn/ /ˈænd/ /dˈændi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FINE-ənd-DAN-dee
UK
FAN-ənd-DAN-dee
Listen in Context
Everything is fine and dandy now.
I'm feeling fine and dandy today.
The project is going fine and dandy so far.
You forgot my birthday, but everything’s just fine and dandy, right?