How to Pronounce "for all one is worth"
expression
for AWL wun IZ WURTH
for AWL won IZ WURTH
Definition
This expression means to do something as hard or as much as possible, using all your effort or energy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈwən/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈwɝθ
British English
fˈɔː/ /ˈɔːl/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈɪz/ /wˈɜːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
for AWL wun IZ WURTH
UK
for AWL won IZ WURTH
Listen in Context
He pushed the car for all he was worth.
She was running for all she was worth to catch the bus.
They shouted for all they were worth, but no one heard them.
Just hang on for all you're worth—the ride gets bumpy!