How to Pronounce "one in the eye for"
expression
WUHN in thee EYE fer
WON in thee EYE faw
Definition
If something is 'one in the eye for' someone, it means it is a defeat, disappointment, or insult to that person, especially when they expected to succeed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwən/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
wˈɒn/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈaɪ/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUHN in thee EYE fer
UK
WON in thee EYE faw
Listen in Context
Losing the match was one in the eye for their arrogant captain.
The court's decision was one in the eye for the company owner.
Her promotion was one in the eye for everyone who doubted her.
That unexpected win was one in the eye for their rivals.