How to Pronounce "look before you leap"
expression
LUUK bee-FOR yoo LEEP
luuk bif-AW yoo LEEP
Definition
An expression that means you should carefully consider the risks or consequences before taking action.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫʊk/ /ˌbiˈfɔɹ/, /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /ˈju/ /ˈɫip
British English
lˈʊk/ /bɪfˈɔː/ /jˈuː/ /lˈiːp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LUUK bee-FOR yoo LEEP
UK
luuk bif-AW yoo LEEP
Listen in Context
Before you make a big decision, remember to look before you leap.
It’s smart to look before you leap in business deals.
My mom always tells me to look before you leap.
You should really look before you leap—moving to a new city is a big deal.