How to Pronounce "in the same breath"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈseɪm/ /ˈbɹɛθ
in thuh SAME breth
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈeɪm/ /bɹˈɛθ
in the SAME breth
Definition
Used to describe someone saying two things at the same time, often when those things are contradictory or surprising together.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈseɪm/ /ˈbɹɛθ
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈeɪm/ /bɹˈɛθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in thuh SAME breth
UK
in the SAME breth
Listen in Context
He said he loved pizza and in the same breath complained about cheese.
She encouraged me to try new things in the same breath as warning me to be careful.
Tom praised Mary and in the same breath said she needed to improve.
You can’t say you support the team and in the same breath criticize every player.