How to Pronounce "my way or the highway"
expression
MY WAY or thuh HIGH-way
MY WAY or thuh HIGH-way
Definition
This expression means that you must do things the way one person wants, or leave; there is no room for discussion or compromise.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmaɪ/ /ˈweɪ/ /ˈɔɹ/, /ɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhaɪˌweɪ
British English
mˈaɪ/ /wˈeɪ/ /ˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈaɪweɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MY WAY or thuh HIGH-way
UK
MY WAY or thuh HIGH-way
Listen in Context
It's my way or the highway. Do you agree?
The coach said it's my way or the highway about team rules.
If you don't like my plan, it's my way or the highway.
You know Dad—it's always my way or the highway with him.