How to Pronounce "not look a day over"
expression
NAHT LUUK uh-DAY OH-ver
NOT LUUK uh-DAY OH-vuh
Definition
This is a polite, friendly expression used to compliment someone on their youthful appearance, meaning they appear younger than their real age. It is often followed by a specific age: "You don’t look a day over 30!"
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑt/ /ˈɫʊk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdeɪ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
nˈɒt/ /lˈʊk/ /æɪ/ /dˈeɪ/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHT LUUK uh-DAY OH-ver
UK
NOT LUUK uh-DAY OH-vuh
Listen in Context
You don't look a day over 25.
My mom doesn't look a day over 40.
People say I don't look a day over 18.
Wow, you don't look a day over 30—what's your secret?