How to Pronounce "sacred cow"
expression
SAY-krid KOW
SAY-krid KOW
Definition
A person, idea, or tradition that is often treated with such respect that no one criticizes or challenges it, even if there may be a good reason to.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈseɪkɹəd/, /ˈseɪkɹɪd/ /ˈkaʊ
British English
sˈeɪkɹəd/ /kˈaʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAY-krid KOW
UK
SAY-krid KOW
Listen in Context
In this company, the founder is a sacred cow—no one questions his decisions.
The national anthem has become a sacred cow in our country.
Some old traditions remain sacred cows even when they make no sense anymore.
There are no sacred cows here—every policy can be debated or changed.