How to Pronounce "rue the day"
expression
ROO thuh DAY
ROO thuh DAY
Definition
To strongly regret a particular day or decision, often because something bad happened as a result.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹu/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdeɪ
British English
ɹˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROO thuh DAY
UK
ROO thuh DAY
Listen in Context
Someday, you will rue the day you lied to me.
If you break the rules, you'll rue the day you did.
They will rue the day they ignored the warnings.
Trust me, you'll rue the day you ever messed with her.