How to Pronounce "revenge is a dish best served cold"
expression
ri-VENJ iz uh DISH BEST SERVD KOLD
ri-VENJ iz uh DISH BEST SERVD KOHD
Definition
This expression means that revenge is more satisfying if you wait and do not act immediately, but instead take your time to plan and strike back later.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈvɛndʒ/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɪʃ/ /ˈbɛst/ /ˈsɝvd/ /ˈkoʊɫd
British English
ɹɪvˈɛndʒ/ /ˈɪz/ /æɪ/ /dˈɪʃ/ /bˈɛst/ /sˈɜːvd/ /kˈəʊld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-VENJ iz uh DISH BEST SERVD KOLD
UK
ri-VENJ iz uh DISH BEST SERVD KOHD
Listen in Context
My dad always says, "Revenge is a dish best served cold."
He learned that revenge is a dish best served cold after being patient with his rival.
Revenge is a dish best served cold means you get back at someone after waiting some time.
After he lost his job unfairly, he waited. Later, he proved that revenge is a dish best served cold.