How to Pronounce "go to the well"
expression
GOH tuh thuh WEL
goh tuh thuh WEL
Definition
Literally, to visit a water well. Figuratively, it means turning to a reliable or familiar source again, especially for help, ideas, or resources.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɛɫ
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɛl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH tuh thuh WEL
UK
goh tuh thuh WEL
Listen in Context
When you go to the well, you seek help from someone you trust.
The team had to go to the well for ideas to solve the problem.
He often goes to the well for advice from his mentor.
Every time they're stuck, they just go to the well and ask Sam for help.