How to Pronounce "no rest for the wicked"
expression
NOH REST fer thuh WIK-ud
noh REST foh thuh WIK-t
Definition
This expression means someone is very busy or must keep working, often said in a humorous way. It literally suggests that wicked people don't get to rest, but it's mostly used to comment on having too much to do.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈɹɛst/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɪkəd
British English
nəʊ/ /ɹˈɛst/ /fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /wɪkt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NOH REST fer thuh WIK-ud
UK
noh REST foh thuh WIK-t
Listen in Context
I finished one job, but no rest for the wicked—there’s always more to do.
Mom says no rest for the wicked when I complain about chores.
We have to clean the house today—no rest for the wicked!
Just got home from work and now I have to cook dinner. No rest for the wicked, I guess!