How to Pronounce "not grow on trees"
expression
NAHT GROH awn TREEZ
NOT groh ON TREEZ
Definition
This expression means something is valuable or not easy to get, so you should not waste it, especially referring to money or resources.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑt/ /ˈɡɹoʊ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈtɹiz
British English
nˈɒt/ /ɡɹˈəʊ/ /ˈɒn/ /tɹˈiːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHT GROH awn TREEZ
UK
NOT groh ON TREEZ
Listen in Context
Be careful with your money. It does not grow on trees.
Water is important and it doesn't grow on trees.
Shoes are expensive. They don't grow on trees.
I'd love that new phone, but money doesn't grow on trees.