How to Pronounce "if it was a snake it woulda bit you"
expression
Definition
This expression is used humorously when someone fails to see something that is right in front of them. It means the object or answer was obvious or nearby, but still overlooked.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪf/, /ɪf/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈwɑz/, /wəz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsneɪk/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈwʊɾə/ /ˈbɪt/ /ˈju
British English
ˈɪf/ /ˈɪt/ /wˈɒz/ /æɪ/ /snˈeɪk/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈwʊdə/ /bˈɪt/ /jˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IF it wuhz uh SNAKE it WOOD-uh BIT yuh
UK
IF it WOZ uh SNAKE it WOOD-uh BIT yoo
Listen in Context
You've been looking for your keys for ten minutes. If it was a snake it woulda bit you.
The book you need is right in front of you. If it was a snake it woulda bit you!
Your wallet is on the table. If it was a snake it woulda bit you.
You walked past your phone three times. Man, if it was a snake it woulda bit you.