How to Pronounce "i don't have time to catch my breath"
expression
EYE dont HAV TIME tuh KATCH MY BRETH
EYE dont HAV TYME tuh KATCH MY BRETH
Definition
This expression means you are extremely busy, with so many things to do that you don't have a moment to rest or relax.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪ/ /ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈhæv/ /ˈtaɪm/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈkætʃ/ /ˈmaɪ/ /ˈbɹɛθ
British English
ˈaɪ/ /dəʊnt/ /hæv/ /tˈaɪm/ /tˈuː/ /kˈætʃ/ /mˈaɪ/ /bɹˈɛθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EYE dont HAV TIME tuh KATCH MY BRETH
UK
EYE dont HAV TYME tuh KATCH MY BRETH
Listen in Context
I don't have time to catch my breath today; I'm late for two meetings.
When I'm working, sometimes I don't have time to catch my breath.
This week is so busy; I don't have time to catch my breath.
Between work, family, and errands, I don't have time to catch my breath these days.